UB surgeons will volunteer to provide care along with UB medical students; free legal advice will also be available BUFFALO, N.Y. – Residents of the Fruit Belt, surrounding neighborhoods and others can get expert care for their feet and critical health screenings on Saturday, June 3, at a free clinic at the MOOT Senior Center in Buffalo. “Kickstart Footcare” is being held by surgeons, surgical residents and medical students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Free and open to the public, the clinic will include foot care; screening for hype ..read more

Funding from the New York State Department of Health is enabling the center to expand care to families experiencing dementia in all 8 WNY counties BUFFALO, N.Y. – To improve the care of Western New Yorkers with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the University at Buffalo’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center is significantly expanding its geographic outreach to patients, families, caregivers and medical providers. IMAGE: https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2023/05/UB-Alzheimers-Center-expands.html Designated a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD) by the New Y ..read more

First responders play an important role in distributing this lifesaving medication ERIE COUNTY – As part of Emergency Medical Services Week (May 21-27), the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is expanding its Narcan distribution program to include all 97 volunteer fire departments in Erie County. “The chaotic scene of an opioid overdose is not the best setting for talking about medication addiction treatment (MAT) or harm reduction options,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. “These patients are often disoriented, in extreme pain or discomfort, and recovering from a medical e ..read more

The American Stroke Association will focus on defeating stroke through education and collaboration. BUFFALO, NY, May 15, 2023 – Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. In fact, globally about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. During American Stroke Month, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, as part of a nationally supported collaboration with HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation, will teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable. A stroke happens when normal ..read more

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every May, the nation recognizes that mental health plays an important role in our overall health. With that in mind, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is sharing mental health resources with a special focus on children and adolescents. May is also Adolescent Health Month. “Mental health is not just living without a mental illness. It describes our emotional, psychological and social well-being, and how we handle everyday stressors,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. “If you ..read more

Four-day event will headquarter at M Hotel on Walden at Galleria Drive October 11-14, 2023 BUFFALO, NY –A party and vendor market in celebration of WNY “healthcare heroes” will be on tap to lead-off the national convention of licensed practical nurses when it brings its chapter members to Buffalo this October. This will be the first time for this gathering in Western New York of United States members, which will convene on the 75th anniversary of the national chapter’s founding. “We are so excited to be the host organization that brings together, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic ..read more

ERIE COUNTY, NY – The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) and the Erie County Opiate Epidemic Task Force are announcing the schedule for free Narcan trainings for the remainder of 2023. Participants learn to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and use Narcan (naloxone) to reverse an opioid overdose. Narcan (also called naloxone) is a life-saving medication, easily added to personal and household first-aid kits. All participants will receive a free Narcan kit after the training is complete. Virtual training participants will need a computer with Internet access or a smart phone with ..read more

Organization illuminates buildings and landmarks in turquoise, shares stories of those impacted to raise awareness of lung cancer New York, NY – (May 8, 2023) – This week, the American Lung Association is turning New York State turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer and encourage residents to take action to end the disease. It is estimated that 14,150 New Yorkers will be diagnosed in 2023 alone and every day nationally, lung cancer takes the lives of more than 373 of our friends, neighbors and loved ones. The American Lung Association is celebrating Lung Cancer Action Week in coordination ..read more

Strongest Alzheimer’s Phase 3 Data Release to Date BUFFALO, N.Y. (May 3, 2023) — Today, Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from their Phase 3 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ2 clinical trial of donanemab, an anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody for the treatment of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ2 trial met all of its primary and secondary endpoints. Most encouragingly, the company reports that nearly half of the study participants taking donanemab had no decline of cognition and function for one year (47%, compared to 29% on placebo). Donanemab slowed clinical decline by 35% c ..read more

Independent Health is sponsoring a Bike Month contest and partnering with GObike Buffalo and Reddy Bikeshare to offer community activities BUFFALO, N.Y., May 1, 2023 – With May being National Bike Month, Independent Health is giving Western New Yorkers a chance to win a Bike Month Prize Pack. If you love bicycling in Western New York, we want to hear about it. In 350 words or less, tell us why you love riding a bike – is it your main mode of transportation? Has it helped you in your health and wellness journey? Is it something you enjoy doing with your family? Submit your story by May 24 and y ..read more