Doctors may not be surprised when patients arrive at the ER during the holiday season complaining of chest pain, pain specific to the upper right side of the abdomen, or even pain that extends to their back and shoulders. If suspicions are correct, this is...
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U.S. News & World Report, a trusted leader in healthcare rankings and consumer advice, has named Catholic Health’s Father Baker Manor in Orchard Park, McAuley Residence in Tonawanda, and Mercy Nursing Facility in Lackawanna to its 2024 list of “Best...
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The circulatory system provides our bodies with oxygen by pumping blood through a network of veins and arteries. In the center of this system is the aorta, a candy cane shaped blood vessel that runs from the top left ventricle of the heart all the way down to...
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has dominated headlines with an influx of cases across the country. As we prepare to enter into another virus season, it’s important to know what we can do to prevent the spread of RSV. RSV season typically occurs...
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Halloween is a highly anticipated day for children. Planning costumes, trick-or-treating, and watching spooky movies has become an exciting and time-honored tradition. For some families, however, the scariest part of Halloween is food allergies. Six of the...
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Being independent is a fundamental part of life. Independence helps us maintain our self-esteem, while also encouraging motivation and perseverance through life’s challenges. We learn to be confident, make our own choices, and overcome obstacles by relying...
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Laboratory testing is a procedure ordered by your healthcare provider to check how well your organs are functioning, how your body is responding to medications, and to test or diagnose diseases. Doctors recommend having a standard blood test done every year,...
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The arrival of a new baby can be an exciting, life-changing experience. It can also be overwhelming and leave you feeling a variety of emotions. For some women, it can lead to a common but serious illness known as “postpartum depression”. Studies by the...
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When you think of heart attacks, you probably picture an older male in his 50s or 60s as the likely candidate for a heart attack. You probably also think that an attack is sudden, with chest-clutching pain, followed by collapsing on the floor. It may surprise...
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As summer starts winding down and temperatures begin to cool, cold & flu season will be here before we know it. The viruses that cause the flu are around all year, but we normally see an increase in activity between October and May. Cold and flu are two...
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