By Shannon Traphagen Suicide is not an easy topic to talk about. Neither is addiction—especially during what should be a festive, jolly time of year. But, for some, the holiday season is the toughest time of year. According to the CDC, since 2006, the suicide rate has
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By Shannon Traphagen Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs
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Looking for a unique gift on your shopping list this holiday season? Look no further than the charming store located inside the Museum of disABILITY History. A Holiday Store Sale and Book Fair will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
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Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC) today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its full Hospital Accreditation for a three-year period by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare
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On Friday, December 6, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. an outreach event will be held for veterans and family at the Niagara Falls VA Clinic, 2201 Pine Avenue, to help veterans learn about VA health care and other benefits. Veterans are encouraged to attend to meet
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World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st. This year’s theme, “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community”, draws attention to the importance of encouraging efforts to diagnose, treat, prevent and respond to HIV. Since the first known case of HIV in the United States
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Roswell Park received more than $21.8 million in recent competitive grants and contracts to launch new investigations or continue major research efforts that have shown promise. This includes funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Moonshot program as well as multimillion-dollar renewals for high-impact projects based
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Media company City & State has recognized Roswell Park President and CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD, and Board of Directors member Leecia Eve, JD, for their leadership and accomplishments, naming them to its annual New York Women Power 100 list. ImageCity & State, which covers government and
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Through community fundraising events throughout 2019, the Buffalo Zoo has raised $13,500 to support the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) expansion of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. In Indonesia, fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos remain. The species is likely now the most endangered large mammal on Earth,
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For a second consecutive year, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation and Tim Hortons® restaurants partnered to support the institution’s future, state-of-the-art Trauma and Emergency Department. In 2018, the joint effort raised close to $95,000, but this year’s total of $167,498 set a new record for the
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