Today’s uncertainty can take a toll on your mental health. Many of us have been forced to work virtually, homeschool our children, work on the front lines. The challenges that you face daily can easily elevate your stress levels, so it’s important to learn how to cope
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A team led by Pawel Kalinski, MD, PhD, of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has earned a five-year, $14.54 million award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to expand a promising immunotherapy platform. Funded through the NCI’s Program Project Grant program, this prestigious five-year grant will fund
Read more →The American Heart Association issues an unprecedented rapid response call for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular research proposals to address the growing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and
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By Matt Chandler Dennis Merrell wasn’t concerned about colorectal cancer. Like many people, the disease wasn’t even on his radar. Then he lost his brother. Paul Merrell was 44 — six years younger than the recommended age for colorectal screening — when he died of the disease.
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By Annette Pinder Endometriosis is a condition in which the lining of a woman’s uterus grows throughout other parts of the body. Endometriosis affects one in 10 women, including young women who appear to be healthy. Lena Dunham, from the popular television series, “Girls” had her left
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By Annette Pinder Approximately 1.5 million Americans have a form of lupus, and 90 percent are women. Daily activities can be a struggle and inconsistent for those living with lupus. Despite experiencing debilitating symptoms, many people with lupus don’t look sick. Often referred to as “the great
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By Annette Pinder Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) helps children throughout Erie, Niagara, and the Southern tier, reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring volunteer mentors. BBBS has been engaged in this work for over 49 years, impacting the lives of thousands of youth.
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By Lauri McKnight Children Awaiting Parents (CAP) began in 1972 with a group of parents who advocated for, and want to see, changes in the foster care system. Problems in the foster care system were such that children who were freed for adoption were not visible, few
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Courtesy of Roswell’s Cancer Talk Blog You may already know the basics of cancer staging — but some things might surprise you. Staging describes how much cancer is present in the body and how far it has spread (metastasized) beyond the area where it originated. At stage
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People Inc. is accepting apartment applications for affordable housing at the following locations: • Amherst, Blasdell, Grand Island, Lackawanna, Lockport, South Buffalo, Springville and Wheatfield. These affordable apartments are for independent older adults age 62 and up, who meet the federally mandated household income guidelines. Email Seniorliving@people-inc.org
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