Univera Healthcare (Univera) has granted $110,000 to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Roswell) in support of colon cancer screening and education. Art Wingerter, President of Univera, announced the gift at Roswell Park with Candace S. Johnson, PhD, Roswell President and CEO; Mary Reid, MSPH, PhD, Director of
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By: Mark R. Zygaj Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were different. We packed ourselves into stadiums to watch the Buffalo Bills score touchdowns, lined up at concert venues to see our favorite bands, and visited our doctors when we needed to discuss a concern
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By Annette Pinder As New York state begins to enter phases where people begin to eat at restaurants, work in offices, and use public transportation, calls from contact tracers will become more frequent. A call might sound something like, “Hi, I’m calling from the health department, and
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Slow the spread of COVID-19 in New York State by preventing travel-based transmission of this disease! ERIE COUNTY, NY— Governors in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut announced a travel advisory on June 25, 2020, that requires all individuals traveling from states with significant community transmission of
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When we think of summer grilling, we automatically think of hot dogs and hamburgers, but there are healthier options that are perfect for the grill, and that your family and guests will find very tasty. “Switch up your grilling routine to incorporate more fresh produce and lean
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More than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey. This chronic condition is so common that even if you don’t have it yourself, you probably know someone – a friend, colleague, or child –
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This recipe using garlic, white wine, and butter sauce goes well with a pile of pasta or crusty bread. Once the shrimp are added to the pan, cook them just long enough so they turn pink all over, but not until they curl. Ingredients (4 servings) 2
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Riding a bicycle helps the planet by reducing vehicle emissions and is also an ideal physical activity. Harvard University says biking at a speed of 12 to 13.9 miles per hour burns 298 calories in a 155-person in just 30 minutes. Bike riding has always been in
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by Mike Barone In the mid-2000s, Pastor James Giles stood in front of 71 gang members. He’d helped arrange one of the largest gang conflict resolution meetings in Buffalo’s history: 71 men from nine neighborhood gangs discussing their issues and exploring options for peace. He began with
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It is an understatement to say that life stopped being normal in mid-March. The effects of the pandemic have been overwhelming to parents homeschooling their children, the unemployed or furloughed, teens isolated from their peers, our vulnerable elderly, essential workers, and medical providers. In the midst of
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