Data Incident Notice 

A Catholic Health vendor, Serviceaide, experienced a data breach resulting in limited patient information being exposed online.  Serviceaide will be sending out patient notification letters to potentially affected patients.  Information will be posted on Serviceaide’s homepage at: https://www.serviceaide.com/notices

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Natural Family Planning Class

Natural Family Planning Class | The Catholic FertilityCare™ Center of WNY provides instruction in the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System (CrMS) of Natural Family Planning. When using this system, a woman observes changes in her cervical mucus and menstrual patterns to determine when she is fertile and infertile. Couples wishing to conceive engage in intercourse when they are fertile. CrMS can be used effectively to achieve, avoid, or space pregnancies. Learning CrMS begins with an introductory session, followed by individual instruction. During the first year of use, couples attend 8 follow-up sessions in which they receive personal instruction and their fertility chart is reviewed. After the first year, follow-up sessions are needed only every 6 to 12 months. Couples experiencing irregularities, infertility or breastfeeding issues that may need more management can be seen as often as needed.

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Nursing Students

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Clinical Nursing Programs

Clinical Nursing Programs | Academic Partnership Programs (APU) Catholic Health launched the Academic Partnership Program (APU) in the fall of 2022, strengthening our collaboration with many of the surrounding universities and colleges throughout Western New York. The APU was designed with a primary goal in mind: to help students succeed. With a focus on students’ academic and clinical achievements,…

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For Vendors

For Vendors | Sales calls are an important part of a successful business relationship. Your help in our efforts to provide quality healthcare to our patients is both essential and appreciated. These pages were created to acquaint our vendors with the purchasing policies and procedures of Catholic Health. Catholic Health Administration has delegated the Purchasing Department with authority and…

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Faculty

Residency Program Director and Preceptors | Timothy Vink, PharmD, MAOL, BCPS Staff Development Coordinator Residency Program Director Catholic Health of Western New York Preceptor: Practice Management, Leadership Meghan Baldo, PharmD, BCPPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Site Coordinator PGY1 Residency Program Sisters of Charity Hospital Preceptor: Neonatal Intensive Care Julie McCall, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Sisters of Charity Hospital Preceptor: Intensive…

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Curriculum

Curriculum | Three Year Family Medicine Schedule Each module is divided into 4 week intervals. There are 13 modules each year, including 4 weeks of vacation time. Elective rotations are available for residents in the following specialties: Allergy/Immunology, Anesthesia, Addiction, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Obesity, Osteopathic Wellness, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Plastic…

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Faculty

Faculty | Kara L. Wilcoz, PharmD, MBA, BCACP Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Catholic Health of Western New York Preceptor: Ambulatory Care Timothy Vink, PharmD, MAOL, BCPS Staff Development Coordinator Residency Program Director Catholic Health of Western New York Preceptor: Practice Management, Leadership, Pharmacy Operations Sara DiTursi, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Kenmore Mercy Hospital Preceptor: Infectious Diseases…

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Alumni

Alumni | We are very proud of the success of our graduated residents. Please take a moment to look through the brief bios of our previous classes. Class of 2023 Anthony Gorynski, PharmD Resident Research: Efficacy Review of Diltiazem Bolus Dosing Strategies in the Setting of Atrial Fibrillation Pharmacy School: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical…

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Current Residents

Current Residents | Berthliz Durand, PharmD – University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Project: Assessment of intravenous metoprolol vs diltiazem for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, biking. Why I Chose Catholic Health Pharmacy Residency Program: I chose CHS because of the variety of learning…

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Technetium-99m Shortage Information

Technetium-99m Shortage Information | Given the current shortage, providers should consider other diagnostic approaches In addition to the above alternatives, the following tests can guide decision-making and patient care: Electrocardiogram (EKG): Remains a frontline tool for evaluating patients with suspected CAD or arrhythmias. Laboratory Testing: High-sensitivity troponins (hs-TnT, hs-TnI) can be crucial in identifying ongoing myocardial injury, while C-reactive…

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