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Cervical Cancer: What Women Need to Know
Jan. 23 | Monday, January 23, 2012 – 11:22am Peter Frederick, MD All this week we will be featuring posts from Dr. Peter Frederick
Avoiding the Most Common Smoking “Triggers”
Jan. 17 | Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – 1:09pm Susan Pike NYS Smokers’ Quitline A piece of quit-smoking advice I offered in the “Top Tips To Quit Smoking” post...
Erie County Department of Senior Services Tools for Caregivers Classes
Jan. 12 | Register Now for Powerful Tools for Caregiver Classesin Amherst,
WNY Genome Project and What It Means to You
Jan. 11 | Imagine being able to examine your genetic makeup to determine if you are likely to develop a disease. Imagine being able to receive treatment and medication designed specifically for you in the most effective dose.One of the most important aspects...
Managing Chronic Health Conditions Wirelessly in Buffalo
Jan. 11 | Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, education or location, the number of Americans who are obese, diabetic or suffer from heart and other chronic diseases continues to rise. Now new wireless mobile technology has the potential to improve...
Support Available for Those Looking to Start New Year Tobacco-Free
Jan. 3 | There are close to 3 million smokers in New York State, and about three-quarters of them say they want to quit. A new advertising campaign will remind New Yorkers about the risks of smoking and the free, 24/7 services that can help them keep a resolution...
RPCI EARNS LEAPFROG TOP HOSPITAL RECOGNITION, ASCO QUALITY CERTIFICATION
Dec. 19 | Two prestigious quality designations are latest commendations of RPCI from national organizations
Senator Maziarz touts anti-mandatory mail order pharmacy bill signing
Dec. 13 | Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law legislation that (S.3510-B/A.5502-B) would prohibit health insurance providers from requiring that their customers obtain prescription drugs from...
Senator Maziarz touts anti-mandatory mail order pharmacy bill signing
Dec. 13 | Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law legislation that (S.3510-B/A.5502-B) would prohibit health insurance providers from requiring that their customers obtain prescription drugs from...
Senator Maziarz touts anti-mandatory mail order pharmacy bill signing
Dec. 13 | Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law legislation that (S.3510-B/A.5502-B) would prohibit health insurance providers from requiring that their customers obtain prescription drugs from...
A Hanukah Favorite – Latkes!
Dec. 11 | Fried food is traditionally eaten on Hanukkah in commemoration of the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and rededicated the holy Temple in Jerusalem. Fried Potato Pancakes (called Latkes in Yiddish) are the hands-down,...
When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?
Dec. 11 | What would cause a 34-year-old woman to waken with severe and throbbing head pain, nausea and dizziness?
ROSWELL PARK WILL LEAD $5.1M GENE-SEQUENCING EFFORT FUNDED BY NYS INITIATIVE
Dec. 10 | Effort will examine genetic factors in common diseases and advance field of personalized medicineBUFFALO, NY — The Roswell Park Cancer Institute Genome Project was approved December 8, 2011 as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development...
Community Comes Together to Help Family of Teens with Cerebral Palsy
Dec. 7 | Event held to celebrate renovation work being done to serve the needs of Depew family. DEPEW, N.Y. – Twin sisters Amber and Ashley Geary know what it’s like to overcome great adversity. Since birth, both girls have lived with cerebral palsy – a...
Community Comes Together to Help Family of Teens with Cerebral Palsy
Dec. 7 | Event held to celebrate renovation work being done to serve the needs of Depew family. DEPEW, N.Y. – Twin sisters Amber and Ashley Geary know what it’s like to overcome great adversity. Since birth, both girls have lived with cerebral palsy – a...
New York State Professional Organization Partners with BWI to Offer Online Health Education Certificate Programs
Dec. 5 | BUFFALO, N.Y., November 27, 2011 – Professional development opportunities in health and wellness are expanding for educators through a new partnership between a statewide organization and a Buffalo-based business. The New York State Association for...
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program – Walk-Ins Welcome! Join Anytime!
Nov. 22 | The ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM is a nationally certified, gentle exercise program designed for people with arthritis. Exercises for range-of-motion, strength building and flexibility are taught by a certified instructor and set in a fun format!...
TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME EXPANDS SENIOR CARE OPTIONS IN BUFFALO, NY
Nov. 16 | Buffalo, NY- In an effort to help seniors, cancer patients and people with disabilities live independently, Touching Hearts at Home has expanded into Erie County. Suzanne Desfosses-Gilliam, Touching Hearts at Home Franchise Owner, is pleased to announce...
Potential Risk Factors for Painful Jaw Disorders are Identified In the First Large-Scale Clinical Study of Pain
Nov. 10 | -- UB study finds that people who develop jaw pain disorders exhibit specific characteristics, including more trauma to the jaw, more limitations and noises in the jaw, more headaches medical status.-- The findings are being published by UB School of...