Prospective Applicants and Family Members Encouraged to Attend
People Inc. Marigold Senior Living will host a Holiday Craft Sale and Open House on Friday, December 12, 2014, from noon to 5 p.m. at 3026 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island. Seniors in need of affordable housing and family members assisting their loved ones are encouraged to attend to receive a tour and learn about income eligibility.
Numerous holiday crafts will be featured, including crocheted items, unique decorations and ornaments. Those interested can meet with tenants, tour the building and learn about People Inc. Senior Living from expert staff. Refreshments and crafts for kids will also be available for attendees’ enjoyment.
For independent seniors age 62 or older, People Inc. Marigold Senior Living apartments include a living room, one bedroom, kitchen with appliances and accessible bathroom. Monthly rent is based on income and some utilities are included. Potential tenants need to meet both the federally mandated income and age requirements at the time of application. The exceptionally-maintained apartment building includes a furnished community room, laundry facilities, 24-hour on-call building services and group transportation to grocery stores. Tenants are welcome to have a small pet. Service coordinators are available to provide connections to services as needed by tenants at no extra charge. For those who like to remain active, there are a variety of activities held throughout the year.
For more information about People Inc. Marigold Senior Living and its event, call 716-773-0907.
People Inc. manages 19 senior apartment locations throughout Western New York providing affordable and safe housing for independent seniors age 62 and older who meet income requirements. For information about other locations, call 716-817-9090.
People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
Roswell Park Community to Gather Around Tree of Hope Friday, Dec. 12
Lighting of Tree of Hope by pediatric cancer survivor to cap family-friendly holiday event
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s (RPCI’s) annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kaminski Park and Gardens on the RPCI campus. This free, family-friendly event, to be held in honor of all who are touched by cancer, will feature holiday activities such as live music, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting and a gingerbread house raffle.
Guests can expect all the joys of the holiday season at this outdoor event, which is co-sponsored by WGRZ 2 On Your Side and West Herr Automotive. The festivities will culminate with the lighting of the Tree of Hope by a cancer survivor from Carly’s Club for Kids & Cancer Research in WNY.
Activities and attractions to be featured at this year’s Tree of Hope:
Performances by Buffalo-born recording artists The Doyle Brothers, The Caroling Counselors and The Friends of Harmony’s HyNotes
Visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Horse-drawn-carriage rides donated by the Collins Draft Horse, Ox and Pony Club
Live ice sculpting by Paul Strada
Gingerbread house raffle
Face painting
Make-your-own-ornament kids’ craft station
Actors from the Alleyway Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol,” running December 11-21 (information and tickets at alleyway.com)
Dunkin’ Donuts, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Buffalo and BJ’s Wholesale Club to provide refreshments
Animated light show: a display of 75,000 energy-efficient LED lights, orchestrated to holiday music
Free Yroswell Blinkin’ Sunglasses, while supplies last
The event will also feature a candle ceremony paying tribute to those we’ve lost to cancer and survivors still fighting the disease, and attendees will have the opportunity to write personal and inspirational messages on snowflake ornaments to be placed on a holiday tree in the Roswell Park main lobby.
Guests may register to attend Tree of Hope by contacting 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or online at www.roswellpark.org/treeofhope.
Free parking will be available in Roswell Park’s on-campus parking ramp, located at Carlton and Elm Streets in Buffalo.
Western New York, Western Pennsylvania and Southern Ontario television viewers can watch live coverage of the event on WGRZ-TV Channel 2 that evening beginning at 5 p.m.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s (RPCI’s) annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony will be held on Friday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kaminski Park and Gardens on the RPCI campus. This free, family-friendly event, to be held in honor of all who are touched by cancer, will feature holiday activities such as live music, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting and a gingerbread house raffle.
Guests can expect all the joys of the holiday season at this outdoor event, which is co-sponsored by WGRZ 2 On Your Side and West Herr Automotive. The festivities will culminate with the lighting of the Tree of Hope by a cancer survivor from Carly’s Club for Kids & Cancer Research in WNY.
Activities and attractions to be featured at this year’s Tree of Hope:
Performances by Buffalo-born recording artists The Doyle Brothers, The Caroling Counselors and The Friends of Harmony’s HyNotes
Visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Horse-drawn-carriage rides donated by the Collins Draft Horse, Ox and Pony Club
Live ice sculpting by Paul Strada
Gingerbread house raffle
Face painting
Make-your-own-ornament kids’ craft station
Actors from the Alleyway Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol,” running December 11-21 (information and tickets at alleyway.com)
Dunkin’ Donuts, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Buffalo and BJ’s Wholesale Club to provide refreshments
Animated light show: a display of 75,000 energy-efficient LED lights, orchestrated to holiday music
Free Yroswell Blinkin’ Sunglasses, while supplies last
The event will also feature a candle ceremony paying tribute to those we’ve lost to cancer and survivors still fighting the disease, and attendees will have the opportunity to write personal and inspirational messages on snowflake ornaments to be placed on a holiday tree in the Roswell Park main lobby.
Guests may register to attend Tree of Hope by contacting 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or online at www.roswellpark.org/treeofhope.
Free parking will be available in Roswell Park’s on-campus parking ramp, located at Carlton and Elm Streets in Buffalo.
Western New York, Western Pennsylvania and Southern Ontario television viewers can watch live coverage of the event on WGRZ-TV Channel 2 that evening beginning at 5 p.m.
Buffalo General Medical Center’s Bariatric Program Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Care in Bariatric Surgery
Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Designated ASMBS BSOE Center of Excellence
Buffalo, NY – (December 3, 2014) The Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Buffalo General Medical Center has again been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (ASMBS BSOE). The Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. In addition to this year, the program received this designation in 2007 and 2011.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly 35 percent of all U.S. adults are obese. Morbid obesity typically defined as being 100 lbs. or more over ideal body weight or having a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher, has become a significant national health issue.
“Kaleida Health recognizes the importance of Bariatric Surgery to the region, and has made unprecedented investments in support of our program,” said Aaron Hoffman, MD, chief of surgery, Kaleida Health and medical director, Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. “Given the high rates of obesity and diabetes in Western New York, our Center is committed to providing world-class bariatric care right here in Western New York at the epicenter of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus."
According to the National Institute of Health, Bariatric surgery is the only effective therapy for morbid obesity and its complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Bariatric surgery, when performed correctly, can help morbidly obese patients manage these conditions with the additional commitment from patients to practice a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise. By definition, surgeons with ASMBS Center of Excellence designations practice only top-quality care, ensuring efficacy of the procedure with each patient to the best of their abilities.
Faced with clinical evidence that the most experienced and best-run bariatric surgery programs have by far the lowest rates of complications, the Centers of Excellence program was created to recognize bariatric surgery centers that perform well and to help surgeons and hospitals continue to improve the quality and safety of care provided.
Buffalo, NY – (December 3, 2014) The Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Buffalo General Medical Center has again been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (ASMBS BSOE). The Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. In addition to this year, the program received this designation in 2007 and 2011.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly 35 percent of all U.S. adults are obese. Morbid obesity typically defined as being 100 lbs. or more over ideal body weight or having a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher, has become a significant national health issue.
“Kaleida Health recognizes the importance of Bariatric Surgery to the region, and has made unprecedented investments in support of our program,” said Aaron Hoffman, MD, chief of surgery, Kaleida Health and medical director, Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. “Given the high rates of obesity and diabetes in Western New York, our Center is committed to providing world-class bariatric care right here in Western New York at the epicenter of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus."
According to the National Institute of Health, Bariatric surgery is the only effective therapy for morbid obesity and its complications, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Bariatric surgery, when performed correctly, can help morbidly obese patients manage these conditions with the additional commitment from patients to practice a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise. By definition, surgeons with ASMBS Center of Excellence designations practice only top-quality care, ensuring efficacy of the procedure with each patient to the best of their abilities.
Faced with clinical evidence that the most experienced and best-run bariatric surgery programs have by far the lowest rates of complications, the Centers of Excellence program was created to recognize bariatric surgery centers that perform well and to help surgeons and hospitals continue to improve the quality and safety of care provided.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Memorial’s chief of robotic surgery performs area’s first single site robotic hysterectomy
Dr. Donna Feldman has pioneered a new surgical procedure at Niagara Falls Memorial, performing the first single site robotic hysterectomy in Niagara County.
“Single-site robotic surgery, also known as single incision surgery, is a significant advance over minimally invasive hysterectomies requiring multiple incisions,” said Dr. Feldman, Memorial’s chief of robotic surgery. “The surgery is performed with one incision through the patient’s belly button, which leaves an almost invisible scar.”
Benefits for the patient can include less blood loss, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays than are experienced following vaginal or abdominal hysterectomies. Women who undergo a single-site hysterectomy often go home within a day of their surgery and are able to resume their normal activities in two weeks.
“The typical recovery time is significantly quicker than that from a traditional hysterectomy,” Dr. Feldman said. “Robotic surgeries are more and more becoming the standard of care.”
Memorial introduced robotic surgery to the Greater Niagara Region in 2012. Its expert surgical team offers robotic procedures for hernia repair, abdominal reconstruction and other general surgeries including single incision gallbladder removal, as well as for benign and cancerous conditions in gynecology, urology, nephrology, colorectal and bariatrics.
GreenField Court Resident, Jodi King, Turns 103
Josephine King, a current resident at GreenField Court
in Lancaster, NY, will be celebrating her 103rd birthday on November
29th. She will be celebrating with nieces, nephews and staff at
GreenField Court dining room Saturday afternoon with an orange crème cake
because “most people will like that.”
Born in Utica, NY on November 29th, 1911,
Jodi grew up with three sisters and two brothers. Her mother passed away when
she was 11 and her father struggled as a shoemaker, so she took over the care
of her sisters.
She went from being called “Jo” to “Jodi” after she
met the man who became her husband, Lawrence. Lawrence, who passed in 2004, was
an Army Colonel for 30 years and thought of G.I. Jo with her first nickname, so he started calling her
“Jodi,” which she still goes by today. She met Lawrence at a Fireman’s Ball in
Utica, where Jodi’s heel broke and Lawrence then escorted her home. He was her
only boyfriend. They were happily married for 67 years.
The best advice Jodi has received is, “do your best
and keep smiling.” To the younger generations, her advice is, “have courage,
all is well, keep moving ahead” and “always think positive thoughts” for a
happy life. As for her secret to a long, healthy life? “Love of God, staying
active, and a nap every day in my apartment at GreenField Court.”
Jodi moved to The GreenFields after her husband’s
passing in 2004, so she could be near family.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Small Business Saturday November 29
Keep the momentum going in North Buffalo
Create a tradition of shopping locally
Enjoy your holiday shopping and celebrating even more this year by supporting small businesses in North Buffalo that help ourneighborhood thrive!
Kick-off the season on November 29th with Small Business Saturday, an event founded by American Express in 2010 to help businesses get more customers. According to the company, interest has grown into a powerful nationwide movement with an estimated $5.5 billion being spent at small independent businesses on that day alone.
Along Hertel Avenue, several businesses are participating by offering discounts when customers use their American Express cards for purchases. These include: The Antique Lamp Co. and Gift Emporium, North Park Theatre, P.S. Accessories, Cone 5 Pottery, andSilent Voices.
The following weekend, the Hertel-North Buffalo Business Association presents the 19th Annual Hertel Holidays on Friday, December 5th from 5-9 PM and Saturday, December 6th from 11 AM-4 PM.
It's the perfect time to meet up with friends and celebrate with great shopping and dining all along the Avenue. Santa Claus will be making an appearance once again and carolers will be singing your holiday favorites. Many stores will be offering refreshments just for stopping by.
Premium hearing aids giveaway
Non-profit audiology practice will award set of premium hearings aids to a deserving Western New Yorker
AMHERST, N.Y. – A fortunate Western New Yorker will be given the gift of better hearing. It’s called the “Good to Hear Giveaway”, and it is being presented by Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo via their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HearingEvaluationServices.
“We’re asking the people of WNY to nominate a friend or loved one who would be deserving of a set of hearing aids at no cost to them. It won’t be us deciding the winner; it will be other Facebook users determining the winner by ‘liking’ who they feel should win,” says Dr. Rebecca Wantuck, Doctor of Audiology at Hearing Evaluation Services.
This is a first for Hearing Evaluation Services. When asked why the small non-profit would pick up the bill on premium hearing aid technology for a deserving western New Yorker, Wantuck said: “We have a very rich culture here of doing the right thing and treating our patients like family. With the holidays upon us, we wanted to spread some good cheer among the WNY community and give someone the gift of better hearing.”
The contest ends on November 30, 2014. The Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo Facebook page is www.facebook.com/hearingevaluationservices.
Hearing Evaluation Services is the largest freestanding non-profit audiology practice in the country. They are located in Amherst, Williamsville, and Orchard Park.
For more information on Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo, log ontowww.HearingEvaluationServices.com or call (716) 833-4488.
AMHERST, N.Y. – A fortunate Western New Yorker will be given the gift of better hearing. It’s called the “Good to Hear Giveaway”, and it is being presented by Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo via their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HearingEvaluationServices.
“We’re asking the people of WNY to nominate a friend or loved one who would be deserving of a set of hearing aids at no cost to them. It won’t be us deciding the winner; it will be other Facebook users determining the winner by ‘liking’ who they feel should win,” says Dr. Rebecca Wantuck, Doctor of Audiology at Hearing Evaluation Services.
This is a first for Hearing Evaluation Services. When asked why the small non-profit would pick up the bill on premium hearing aid technology for a deserving western New Yorker, Wantuck said: “We have a very rich culture here of doing the right thing and treating our patients like family. With the holidays upon us, we wanted to spread some good cheer among the WNY community and give someone the gift of better hearing.”
The contest ends on November 30, 2014. The Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo Facebook page is www.facebook.com/hearingevaluationservices.
Hearing Evaluation Services is the largest freestanding non-profit audiology practice in the country. They are located in Amherst, Williamsville, and Orchard Park.
For more information on Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo, log ontowww.HearingEvaluationServices.com or call (716) 833-4488.
Memorial sets schedule for health insurance navigators
The New York State Department of Health’s NY State of Health insurance marketplace begins its second open enrollment period Saturday (11/15).
Thousands of certified assistors, navigators and brokers statewide will be available during the enrollment period to assist consumers with the entire process. Specially trained navigators from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will provide assistance at locations across Niagara County.
“All existing marketplace qualified health plans will expire Dec. 31,” said Christin Culligan, Memorial’s director of health insurance In Person Assistance/Navigation. “This year, individuals will need to determine if they want to stay in their current plan or change plans. Open enrollment will continue until Feb. 15, 2015 but to have a plan in place by Jan. 1, you must enroll by Dec. 15.”
Consumers must make an appointment in order to be seen. To request an appointment call 278-4264 or emailnavigator@nfmmc.org. The navigator’s weekly schedule, effective Monday (11/17):
Mondays
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lewiston Village Hall
Tuesdays
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dale Association, Lockport
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. YWCA of the Tonawandas, North Tonawanda
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. North Tonawanda Library
Wednesdays
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dale Association, Lockport
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lewiston Village Hall
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Thursdays
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dale Association, Lockport
Fridays
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dale Association, North Tonawanda
Saturdays
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dale Association, Lockport
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lockport Library
Friday, November 21, 2014
Critical Need for Blood Following Storm
Unyts urges WNY to donate blood for local patients in local hospitals
After being forced to cancel blood drives this week due to the storm, Unyts is urging the community to donate bloodTODAY. Demand at our local hospitals has increased and a strong turnout by donors is critical to ensure we have blood available for patients in the WNY community.
Unyts is the primary supplier of blood products to Kaleida Health, ECMC and all hospitals in Niagara and Wyoming Counties. The real need for blood came into play last night when 3 year old Leukemia patient Kallie Swan had to be transported by Wings Flights of Hope to Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo for a platelet transfusion (seehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Kallies-Krusade/267365016721998 & attached). Kallie and her family live in Jamestown and were unable to make it to the hospital alone due to the storm. While Unyts is thrilled that we were able to provide the blood needed to help Kallie and other patients, the supply has to be continually replenished. As WNY’s only community blood bank it is our responsibility to answer the call for blood products to ANY hospital in need, but we will need help from blood donors to do that. As local residents are able to return to their normal activities following the storm, Unyts encourages eligible donors to give blood. “O negative” donors and platelet donors are especially encouraged to give.
Blood Drives TODAY, November 21st
Eastern Hills Mall Donation Center
4545 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY
7am-2pm
Medlab, Inc.
600 Cayuga Rd
Cheektowaga, NY
2-6pm
Blood Drives TOMORROW, November 22nd
Eastern Hills Mall Donation Center
4545 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY
7am-3pm
Erie County Auto Bureau
2122 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY
8:30am-12:30pm
Tonawanda Donation Center
96 Niagara Street
Tonawanda, NY
7am-3pm
Blood Drives Monday, November 24th
Eastern Hills Mall Donation Center
4545 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
10am-8pm
Southgate Plaza Donation Center
1000 Union Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
10am-8pm
Tonawanda Donation Center
96 Niagara Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150
10am-8pm
Blood Drives Tuesday, November 25th
Tonawanda Donation Center
96 Niagara Street
Tonawanda, NY
10am-8pm
Unyts Donation Center
110 Broadway
Buffalo, NY
10am-4pm
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Maintaining Vascular Health is Critical For Persons with Diabetes
Vascular and Endovascular Center of WNY Encourages Screening During American Diabetes Month
During American Diabetes Month (November) and throughout the year, members of the Society of Vascular Surgery encourage people with diabetes or pre-diabetes symptoms to schedule a vascular screening. Diabetes, if not managed, can cause a number of complications and one of the most serious is the development of vascular disease. It is estimated that there are nearly 9 million people in the US who are not aware that they have diabetes and another 86 million who are pre-diabetic.
During American Diabetes Month (November) and throughout the year, members of the Society of Vascular Surgery encourage people with diabetes or pre-diabetes symptoms to schedule a vascular screening. Diabetes, if not managed, can cause a number of complications and one of the most serious is the development of vascular disease. It is estimated that there are nearly 9 million people in the US who are not aware that they have diabetes and another 86 million who are pre-diabetic.
Vascular disease, among other complications, can impair circulation to the legs, leading to a reduced ability to walk and in some cases, leg amputation. Vascular disease in the legs is also a major marker for heart disease.
“The most devastating consequences of unchecked diabetes include amputation as well as blindness and kidney failure,” said Paul M. Anain, MD, FACS, of the Vascular & Endovascular Center of WNY, Society of Vascular Surgery members and pioneers in the field. “Our practice is committed to improving awareness in order to prevent and treat the serious consequences of diabetes and undiagnosed vascular disease.”
Because vascular disease is generally asymptomatic until a catastrophic event occurs, such as a stroke or aneurysm rupture, millions of Americans who are at risk remain unaware. Persons with diagnosed diabetes, which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates at more than 29 million, are at an even greater risk of vascular disease. The symptoms include:
· Blurry vision
· Floating spots in vision (called floaters)
· Swelling of the face or limbs or unexpected weight gain
· Foamy looking urine
· Foot sores
· Loss of feeling or burning sensation in hands or feet
· Leg pain while walking
· High blood pressure
· Chest pain
Vascular Screenings are used to detect the presence of serious disease and employ painless, noninvasive tests (or a combination of tests) to find potentially dangerous conditions. These screening examinations include:
· Ultrasound scan of the aorta to identify aortic aneurysms
· Ultrasound scan of the carotid arteries to assess stroke risk
· Blood pressure measurements in the legs to identify peripheral arterial disease and risk of heart disease.
Vascular and endovascular surgeons are partners with primary care physicians in providing comprehensive care for people with diabetes. For further information, visit www.vecwny.com or call 716-837-2400.
The Vascular & Endovascular Center of WNY provides services to patients throughout the region at facilities in Erie, Genesee and Niagara counties. The information included in this release is for educational purposes only. It is neither professional medical advice nor is it intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Reading the information in this article does not create a physician-patient relationship.
Thanksgiving celebrations must include a safe ride home
In recent years, Thanksgiving Eve has become known as the biggest party night of the year. While everyone enjoys a good party with family and friends to usher in the holiday season, the planning isn’t complete until arrangements have been made to guarantee a safe ride home at the end of the evening for all of your guests.
“There are many reasons why Thanksgiving Eve has evolved into the biggest party night of the year,” said Monica Farrar, Drinking Driver Program Director at The Resource Training Center in Amherst. “Work usually lets out early on Wednesday, giving employees a longer weekend and more time to spend at happy hour. People are also traveling back into town for the holiday, allowing for more get-togethers. Many of those reunions take place in a bar or home where large amounts of alcohol are consumed. Throw in some poor planning — such as not having a designated driver — and a fun evening surrounded by those closest to you now has the potential for a disastrous outcome.”
The Resource Training Center reminds Western New Yorkers to consider the following tips that can help prevent such a tragedy from occurring:
• Plan ahead and be sure to designate a sober driver before the party begins.
• If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Even one drink can increase the risk of a crash while driving a motor vehicle.
• Remember that buzzed driving is the same as drunk driving.
• If you’re impaired, find another way home. Call a taxi or a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, while inaction could cost a life.
“The holiday season should be a time for celebration, not tragedy,” added Farrar. “Together, we can make Western New York’s roadways safer by never driving after drinking!”
For additional information, please call The Resource Training Center at 983-2258, email info@wnyresourcetraining.org or visitwww.wnyresourcetraining.org. You can also follow The Resource Training Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Resource-Training-Center/112019195650348 or Twitter (@monica_farrar).
“There are many reasons why Thanksgiving Eve has evolved into the biggest party night of the year,” said Monica Farrar, Drinking Driver Program Director at The Resource Training Center in Amherst. “Work usually lets out early on Wednesday, giving employees a longer weekend and more time to spend at happy hour. People are also traveling back into town for the holiday, allowing for more get-togethers. Many of those reunions take place in a bar or home where large amounts of alcohol are consumed. Throw in some poor planning — such as not having a designated driver — and a fun evening surrounded by those closest to you now has the potential for a disastrous outcome.”
The Resource Training Center reminds Western New Yorkers to consider the following tips that can help prevent such a tragedy from occurring:
• Plan ahead and be sure to designate a sober driver before the party begins.
• If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Even one drink can increase the risk of a crash while driving a motor vehicle.
• Remember that buzzed driving is the same as drunk driving.
• If you’re impaired, find another way home. Call a taxi or a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation.
• Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, while inaction could cost a life.
“The holiday season should be a time for celebration, not tragedy,” added Farrar. “Together, we can make Western New York’s roadways safer by never driving after drinking!”
For additional information, please call The Resource Training Center at 983-2258, email info@wnyresourcetraining.org or visitwww.wnyresourcetraining.org. You can also follow The Resource Training Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/The-Resource-Training-Center/112019195650348 or Twitter (@monica_farrar).
Buffalo General Medical Center and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Receive Consumer Choice Award
BUFFALO, N.Y. (November 5, 2014) – Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC) and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (MFSH) have received the 2014/2015 Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corporation, as announced in the October 13 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine. The annual award identifies hospitals across the United States that healthcare consumers choose as having the highest quality and image.
“We are honored and privileged to have our two hospitals recognized as consumer choice award winners this year,” said Jody Lomeo, president and CEO of Kaleida Health. “This recognition further demonstrates that we are not only focused on providing the best care, but we are delivering on our commitment to do so."
Winners are determined by consumer perceptions on multiple quality and image ratings collected in the company’s Market Insights survey, the largest online consumer healthcare survey in the country.
"The BGMC team continues to receive national recognition for the expertise and care provided to our patients,” said Cheryl Klass, senior vice president, operations, Kaleida Health and president, BGMC. “This Consumer Choice Award recognizes our frontline staff – those at the bedside. I am very proud to work with this team.”
National Research surveys more than 290,000 households in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia. Hospitals named by consumers are analyzed and ranked based on Core Based Statistical Areas defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, with winning facilities being ranked the highest.
“We are proud to have been chosen by our patients as a National Consumer Choice award winner,” said Chris Lane, president, MFSH. “This honor is truly a reflection of the dedication, care and skill our staff and physicians demonstrate each and every day.”
This is the 19th anniversary of the Consumer Choice Award.
“The complexity of healthcare has urged consumers to play much more of an integral role in their care decisions, which in turn, is prompting hospitals and healthcare systems to lead a proactive approach to brand awareness,” said Brian Wynne, vice president of sales at National Research. “This year’s winners have done an exceptional job of representing their organizations in terms of high-quality care, improvement initiatives, and positive consumer perceptions and experiences.”
“We are honored and privileged to have our two hospitals recognized as consumer choice award winners this year,” said Jody Lomeo, president and CEO of Kaleida Health. “This recognition further demonstrates that we are not only focused on providing the best care, but we are delivering on our commitment to do so."
Winners are determined by consumer perceptions on multiple quality and image ratings collected in the company’s Market Insights survey, the largest online consumer healthcare survey in the country.
"The BGMC team continues to receive national recognition for the expertise and care provided to our patients,” said Cheryl Klass, senior vice president, operations, Kaleida Health and president, BGMC. “This Consumer Choice Award recognizes our frontline staff – those at the bedside. I am very proud to work with this team.”
National Research surveys more than 290,000 households in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia. Hospitals named by consumers are analyzed and ranked based on Core Based Statistical Areas defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, with winning facilities being ranked the highest.
“We are proud to have been chosen by our patients as a National Consumer Choice award winner,” said Chris Lane, president, MFSH. “This honor is truly a reflection of the dedication, care and skill our staff and physicians demonstrate each and every day.”
This is the 19th anniversary of the Consumer Choice Award.
“The complexity of healthcare has urged consumers to play much more of an integral role in their care decisions, which in turn, is prompting hospitals and healthcare systems to lead a proactive approach to brand awareness,” said Brian Wynne, vice president of sales at National Research. “This year’s winners have done an exceptional job of representing their organizations in terms of high-quality care, improvement initiatives, and positive consumer perceptions and experiences.”
Thursday, November 13, 2014
ECMC Wound Care Center and Healogics raise awareness about Diabetic Foot Ulcers
BUFFALO, NY; October 27 2014—The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at ECMC (Erie County Medical Center) is participating in the Healogics National Diabetes Campaign from October 27 to October 31. One of nearly 600 Healogics managed centers; ECMC offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds like diabetic foot ulcers. Program directors across the nation are dedicating the entire week to visiting local physician offices to provide education to help staff identify diabetic patients with or at risk of having ulcers of the lower extremity.
There are approximately 29 million people living with diabetes in the United States. Of those, about 15 percent will develop an ulcer of the lower extremity. Left untreated, these ulcers can impair quality of life and may lead to amputation. Early detection and intervention can help to mitigate the possibility of limb loss.
“Diabetics represent approximately 60 percent of non-traumatic lower limb amputations among people 20 years and older,” said D. Scott Covington, MD, FACS, Chief Medical Officer for Healogics, Inc. Covington goes on to say, “It is vitally important that people with diabetes, their caregivers and physicians recognize the warning signs of diabetic foot ulcers and seek appropriate treatment immediately when an ulcer does occur.”
If you have a wound, you may benefit from a visit to the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at ECMC. To schedule an appointment, please call (716) 898-4800 or visit http://www.ecmc.edu/medicalservices/wound/.
ECMC recognized by AHA with GWTG® Gold-Plus Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award
BUFFALO, NY; OCTOBER 28, 2014—Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation secondary prevention guidelines for heart failure patients.
This marks the 9th year that ECMC has been recognized with a quality achievement award.
Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure is a quality improvement program that helps hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
ECMC earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include proper use of medications and aggressive risk-reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics and anticoagulants while patients are in the hospital. Before patients are discharged, they also receive education on managing their heart failure and overall health, as well as referrals for cardiac rehabilitation.
ECMC also received the association’s Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll. Target: Heart Failure is an initiative that provides hospitals with educational tools, prevention programs and treatment guidelines developed to reduce the risk of heart failure patients ending up back in the hospital. Hospitals are required to meet criteria that improves medication adherence, provides early follow-up care and coordination and enhances patient education. The goal is to reduce hospital readmissions and help patients improve their quality of life in managing this chronic condition.
“ECMC is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our heart failure patients, and implementing the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure program helps us to accomplish this goal by tracking and measuring our success in meeting internationally-respected guidelines,” said Richard C. Cleland, MPA, FACHE, NHA, President/Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, ECMC Corporation. “This recognition demonstrates that we are on the right track and we’re very proud of our team.”
“We are pleased to recognize ECMC for their commitment to heart failure care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., M.P.H., national chairman of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee and Executive Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. “Studies have shown that hospitals that consistently follow Get With The Guidelines quality improvement measures can reduce patients’ length of stays and 30-day readmission rates and also reduce disparity gaps in care.”
According to the American Heart Association, about 5.1 million people suffer from heart failure. Each year, 670,000 new cases are diagnosed and more than 275,000 people will die of heart failure. However, many heart failure patients can lead a full life when their condition is managed with proper medications and devices and with healthy lifestyle changes.
About Get With The Guidelines: Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 4 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org/quality or heart.org/myhealthcare.
ECMC Works with Health Department on Ebola Designation
Regional hospital’s readiness and expertise reason for decision
BUFFALO, NY – Oct. 30, 2014 – Erie County Medical Center officials announced today that the hospital will partner with the New York State Department of Health to be designated as an Ebola-care facility for adult patients in Western New York.
Hospital officials stressed that ECMC is currently well-prepared to handle patients presenting with a suspected Ebola infection, with a capacity for two patients to be treated in planned isolation – should the need arise.
They also emphasized that training for clinical staff who may encounter a potential Ebola patient started weeks ago and staff members were retrained regarding the latest guidelines. In addition, extensive measures have been taken at the Emergency Room, entry points, and at clinical offices to insure that patients who may meet criteria for being exposed to the disease are quickly identified and isolated.
“Recognizing our leadership role in the community, our mission, and the excellence of our institution, we have decided to partner with the Department of Health to be designated as an Ebola center,” said Thomas Quatroche Jr., senior vice president. “This effort will only improve ECMC’s ability to keep the community and our workforce safe in the event that a Western New York Ebola patient does come to our hospital.”
“We remain confident that we are prepared and that this ongoing collaboration with the state, will make us even more prepared. ECMC will continue to diligently conduct drills, train staff, insure appropriate supplies, and conduct town hall meetings for employees.”
To date, ECMC has trained 126 clinical personnel, including doctors, nurses and staff members. All were trained in the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols, specifically around putting on and removing personal protective equipment. Training also focused on the clinical protocols for caring for an Ebola patient.
The following represent just some of the efforts made in preparation:
- An unannounced successful drill in the Emergency Department was conducted based on criteria from the New York State Department of Health and the Healthcare Association of New York State;
- Signage and entry/registration points on travel history within three weeks to West Africa;
- Emergency Department staff educated on initial triage, inclusive of travel history/symptoms;
- Competency with direct observation for application and removal of personal protective equipment have been expanded to targeted patient-care areas;
- Purchased high-level personal protective equipment to be used consistent with the most current recommendations;
- Education and training for all clinical staff that may be in direct contact with potential patients;
- Daily communications with NYSDOH, HANYS and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to ensure the most current information is part of the hospital’s plan;
- Partnering with NYSDOH as further guidelines and safety measures are developed.
“If an Ebola patient comes to ECMC, only a small group of clinical staff will interact with them and a patient will be totally isolated from the general patient population,” said Charlene Ludlow R.N., chief safety officer. “We will continue to take every precaution to ensure the safety of every ECMC family member and patient.”
Murawski appointed Transplant Administrator for the Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care at ECMC
BUFFALO, NY; November 12, 2014—Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation recently announced the appointment of Phyllis Murawski, MS, BSN, RN, as Transplant Administrator for the Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation & Kidney Care at ECMC.
“After working with the Transplant Leadership Institute to conduct a national search, Phyllis Murawski, who previously served in an interim leadership capacity since August of 2014, was identified as the strongest candidate to oversee our transplant program and move it forward,” stated Richard C. Cleland, MPA, FACHE, NHA, President / Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, ECMC Corporation.
Recognized for inspiring employees to succeed while working toward unified goals, Murawski is an experienced instructor and skilled communicator who has proven to be a team builder.
“Phyllis has proven to be a strong leader and valuable asset. She worked closely with our transplant physicians and staff to assure the reopening of our Living Donor Program,” explained Mary L. Hoffman, RN, MBA, FACHE, Senior Vice President of Operations, ECMC Corporation.
Murawski joined ECMC in February of 2014, as Assistant Vice President of Critical Care and Emergency Services. She previously held transplant positions as Vice President of Clinical Services at Unyts (2012-2014) and Director of Medical Surgical Nursing and Transplant Administrator at Kaleida Health (2008-2012).
Prior to holding top level administrative/clinical positions, Murawski served as Manager, Surgical Intensive Care and Nursing/Telemetry Units (2008-2009), Kaleida Health; Manager of Organ Services, Unyts (2004-2008); Director of Patient Services, Niagara Hospice and Palliative Care Group (2000-2004); Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital, Kaleida Health (1996-2001).
Phyllis Murawski earned a Master of Science in Executive Leadership and Change and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Daemen College, Amherst, New York; and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Erie Community College.
Phyllis Murawski is a member of the WNY Organization of Nurse Executives (2010-present) and treasurer of American Legion Auxiliary Post 410 B. Leo Dolan (2009-present).
The Regional Center of Excellence for Transplantation and Kidney Care at ECMC is the result of the merging of two transplant programs—from Buffalo General Hospital and ECMC—into a single streamlined, highly specialized program that offers patients world class care. The mission of the Center is to provide lifesaving kidney and pancreas transplants, vascular access surgical care, hemodialysis for outpatients and inpatients, and treatment and disease management services for patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease. This concentration of services means a greater number of procedures performed, a high level of expertise among the medical staff, and the most favorable outcomes for renal patients at all levels of care.
ABOUT ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (ECMC) CORPORATION: The ECMC Corporation includes an advanced academic medical center (ECMC) with 602 inpatient beds, on- and off-campus health centers, more than 30 outpatient specialty care services and Terrace View, a 390-bed long-term care facility. ECMC is the regional center for trauma, burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, and rehabilitation and is a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo. Most ECMC physicians, dentists and pharmacists are dedicated faculty members of the university and/or members of a private practice plan. More Western New York residents are choosing ECMC for exceptional patient care and patient experiences—the difference between healthcare and true care™.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Buffalo General Medical Center and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Receive Consumer Choice Award
BUFFALO, N.Y. (November 5, 2014) – Buffalo General Medical Center
(BGMC) and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (MFSH) have received the
2014/2015 Consumer Choice Award from National Research Corporation, as
announced in the October 13 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine. The
annual award identifies hospitals across the United States that healthcare
consumers choose as having the highest quality and image.
“We
are honored and privileged to have our two hospitals recognized as consumer
choice award winners this year,” said Jody Lomeo, president and CEO of Kaleida
Health. “This recognition further demonstrates that we are not only focused on
providing the best care, but we are delivering on our commitment to do
so."
Winners
are determined by consumer perceptions on multiple quality and image ratings
collected in the company’s Market Insights survey, the largest online consumer
healthcare survey in the country.
"The
BGMC team continues to receive national recognition for the expertise and care
provided to our patients,” said Cheryl Klass, senior vice president,
operations, Kaleida Health and president, BGMC. “This Consumer Choice Award
recognizes our frontline staff – those at the bedside. I am very proud to work
with this team.”
National
Research surveys more than 290,000 households in the contiguous 48 states and
the District of Columbia. Hospitals named by consumers are analyzed and ranked
based on Core Based Statistical Areas defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, with
winning facilities being ranked the highest.
“We
are proud to have been chosen by our patients as a National Consumer Choice
award winner,” said Chris Lane, president, MFSH. “This honor is truly a
reflection of the dedication, care and skill our staff and physicians
demonstrate each and every day.”
This
is the 19th anniversary of the Consumer Choice Award.
“The
complexity of healthcare has urged consumers to play much more of an integral
role in their care decisions, which in turn, is prompting hospitals and
healthcare systems to lead a proactive approach to brand awareness,” said Brian
Wynne, vice president of sales at National Research. “This year’s winners have
done an exceptional job of representing their organizations in terms of
high-quality care, improvement initiatives, and positive consumer perceptions
and experiences.”
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State association commends Memorial Medical Center athletic trainer for his role in saving student’s life
The New York State Athletic Trainers Association has commended Jeff Green, MS, ATC, for his role in saving the life of a Grand Island middle school student after she collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a Sept. 24 physical education class.
Green, a Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Athletic Trainer (ATC) assigned full-time to the Grand Island school district, was at the high school when the student’s physical education teachers called 911 and the high school office to request an automated external defibrillator (AED). Green grabbed his portable AED and, with another physical education teacher, ran out to the high school track where they found school staff administering CPR.
Green and a school nurse attached the AED to the patient and a shock was advised and delivered. He then performed CPR until a pulse was detected.
Grand Island Fire Co. personnel worked with Green and school staff to continue CPR and prepare the student for transport by Twin City Ambulance to Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She has since returned home.
Green is one of 13 athletic trainers in Memorial’s sports medicine program. Operating in partnership with UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, the program provides sports medicine, athletic training and concussion management services to several area high schools and colleges.
Green’s efforts were recognized in the New York State Athletic Trainers Association’s fall newsletter and earned him a nomination for the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Lifesaver Recognition Program, which recognizes associationmembers who have provided skilled medical care and assistance to victims in situations where a life is at risk.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Hope for Two...The Pregnant with Cancer Network
HOPE FOR TWO…THE PREGNANT WITH CANCER NETWORK
Established in 1997, and based right here in Buffalo, Hope for Two... The Pregnant with Cancer Network is a not-for profit organization that offers hope, information and support to women whom face the terrifying diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy. Our three founding members each endured this frightening reality; the confusion, uncertainty and isolation prompted them to co-create a supportive network of fellow pregnant cancer patients. Hope for Two seeks to replace bewildering fear with comfort, knowledge and encouragement for all women who undergo this difficult experience.
Hope for Two…The Pregnant with Cancer Network is hoping to broaden our outreach by making more women aware of our organization. Please consider a mention or article in your magazine about our organization to bring information that is so desperately needed. You can find out about us at our website: www.hopefortwo.org or our Facebook page Hope for Two…The Pregnant with Cancer Network, and we can be contacted through any of these channels. We host a yearly fundraiser at 'Babeville' that takes place in the Spring. We would love to have our event featured in your magazine.
Now active in 46 states and 13 countries, our organization trains and certifies ‘peer counselor’ volunteers who have themselves at one time been diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. We pair each patient with a peer who has dealt with a similar diagnosis. We also offer free education information and resource materials for women, their families, and their Ob-Gyns to help them deal with these difficult circumstances. To learn more call 716 773.5242.
Established in 1997, and based right here in Buffalo, Hope for Two... The Pregnant with Cancer Network is a not-for profit organization that offers hope, information and support to women whom face the terrifying diagnosis of cancer during pregnancy. Our three founding members each endured this frightening reality; the confusion, uncertainty and isolation prompted them to co-create a supportive network of fellow pregnant cancer patients. Hope for Two seeks to replace bewildering fear with comfort, knowledge and encouragement for all women who undergo this difficult experience.
Hope for Two…The Pregnant with Cancer Network is hoping to broaden our outreach by making more women aware of our organization. Please consider a mention or article in your magazine about our organization to bring information that is so desperately needed. You can find out about us at our website: www.hopefortwo.org or our Facebook page Hope for Two…The Pregnant with Cancer Network, and we can be contacted through any of these channels. We host a yearly fundraiser at 'Babeville' that takes place in the Spring. We would love to have our event featured in your magazine.
Now active in 46 states and 13 countries, our organization trains and certifies ‘peer counselor’ volunteers who have themselves at one time been diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. We pair each patient with a peer who has dealt with a similar diagnosis. We also offer free education information and resource materials for women, their families, and their Ob-Gyns to help them deal with these difficult circumstances. To learn more call 716 773.5242.
Friday, September 26, 2014
Local Researchers Helping Lead National Study Evaluating New Approach That Could Slow Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
NOBLE Study at Dent Neurologic Institute Could Offer Hope for People with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
Buffalo, New York—Date—Today, Dent Neurologic Institute announced that it is participating in a new, national, Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical research study evaluating the potential benefits of an investigational medicine when taken by people with mild-to-moderate AD who are already being treated with donepezil (Aricept). Entitled NOBLE, the trial is evaluating an investigational drug, T- 817MA, which may have the potential to modify the pace of the disease in those who are currently suffering with mild-to-moderate AD.
The advent of NOBLE comes at a time when the AD clinical research community is moving to prevention- oriented trials that don't include those already diagnosed with the disease. An estimated five million people in the U.S. already suffer from mild-to-moderate AD, with those numbers growing at an alarming rate. However, no new drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of AD since 2003. The NOBLE study was launched to potentially help address this gap in treatment.
"The impact of Alzheimer's disease both for sufferers and their loved ones is staggering, and many people living with mild-to-moderate AD may feel left behind when it comes to options that could slow the pace of the disease," said Dr. Horacio Capote. "We are proud to take part in this important study to evaluate a treatment that may contribute to changing the game for people suffering with AD and their families in the future, and to advance the research around breakthrough therapy options for Alzheimer's disease."
AD develops when nerve cells in the brain no longer function normally, causing a change in one's memory, behavior and ability to think clearly. The NOBLE study will explore the potential of T-817MA, a neuroprotectant agent designed to protect against neuron loss. Neuroprotectants are used for many central nervous system disorders including stroke and Parkinson's disease.
During the mild-to-moderate stage, people with AD begin to show significant decline in cognitive function, from forgetfulness about one's personal history and becoming moody and withdrawn in social situations to an inability to identify the day of the week or where they are. As a result of this decline, sufferers with mild-to-moderate AD often require round the clock care.
In consultation with family caregivers, clinicians at Dent Neurologic Institute are now seeking eligible candidates for NOBLE. Potential volunteers should live with or be in regular contact with a partner or family caregiver who can assist with their consideration of participation and accompany them to study visits.
Dent Neurologic Institute is one of 50 centers nationally who will participate in the NOBLE Study. The study is sponsored by Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., FUJIFILM Group, makers of T-817MA, and is being conducted by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), the largest Alzheimer's disease therapeutic research consortium in the United States. To be eligible to participate, people must be between 55 and 85 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, have been taking donepezil (Aricept®) for at least 6 months, and have a study partner that has regular contact with the candidate and is able to attend study visits. For additional information on the NOBLE study, please visit: http://www.adcs.org/Studies/Noble.aspx
For additional information, contact: NOBLEStudy@mslgroup.com
The advent of NOBLE comes at a time when the AD clinical research community is moving to prevention- oriented trials that don't include those already diagnosed with the disease. An estimated five million people in the U.S. already suffer from mild-to-moderate AD, with those numbers growing at an alarming rate. However, no new drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of AD since 2003. The NOBLE study was launched to potentially help address this gap in treatment.
"The impact of Alzheimer's disease both for sufferers and their loved ones is staggering, and many people living with mild-to-moderate AD may feel left behind when it comes to options that could slow the pace of the disease," said Dr. Horacio Capote. "We are proud to take part in this important study to evaluate a treatment that may contribute to changing the game for people suffering with AD and their families in the future, and to advance the research around breakthrough therapy options for Alzheimer's disease."
AD develops when nerve cells in the brain no longer function normally, causing a change in one's memory, behavior and ability to think clearly. The NOBLE study will explore the potential of T-817MA, a neuroprotectant agent designed to protect against neuron loss. Neuroprotectants are used for many central nervous system disorders including stroke and Parkinson's disease.
During the mild-to-moderate stage, people with AD begin to show significant decline in cognitive function, from forgetfulness about one's personal history and becoming moody and withdrawn in social situations to an inability to identify the day of the week or where they are. As a result of this decline, sufferers with mild-to-moderate AD often require round the clock care.
In consultation with family caregivers, clinicians at Dent Neurologic Institute are now seeking eligible candidates for NOBLE. Potential volunteers should live with or be in regular contact with a partner or family caregiver who can assist with their consideration of participation and accompany them to study visits.
Dent Neurologic Institute is one of 50 centers nationally who will participate in the NOBLE Study. The study is sponsored by Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., FUJIFILM Group, makers of T-817MA, and is being conducted by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), the largest Alzheimer's disease therapeutic research consortium in the United States. To be eligible to participate, people must be between 55 and 85 with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, have been taking donepezil (Aricept®) for at least 6 months, and have a study partner that has regular contact with the candidate and is able to attend study visits. For additional information on the NOBLE study, please visit: http://www.adcs.org/Studies/Noble.aspx
For additional information, contact: NOBLEStudy@mslgroup.com
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Partners in Care Providing Free Mammograms To Uninsured this October
Statistics demonstrate that deaths from breast cancer could be avoided if cancer screening rates increased among women at risk. Tragically, deaths from this disease occur disproportionately among women who are uninsured or underinsured. To help change this rate, this October 4th Windsong Radiology Group in Williamsville, Neighborhood Health Center, Cancer Services Program of Erie County and the MASH Network’s We Care Transportation are combining resources to offer free mammograms to women ages 40 to 64 who are uninsured. Thanks to the providers at Neighborhood Health Center and nurse practitioner, Lucy Coady, free clinical breast exams will also be provided. Women who qualify for this program will have the opportunity to receive their mammogram findings from the radiologists that same day. Service does not end with the screening. The Cancer Services Program will cover the cost of additional testing and provide treatment options, at no cost, if needed.
These partners are coming together again this year to make a difference in the lives of the many uninsured women who have not had their recommended screening mammogram. Data shows that this life saving screening test is especially underused by women who have no regular source of healthcare and those women who have immigrated to the United States within the past 10 years.
To accommodate those who may need transportation, this year the MASH Network’s We Care Transportation will be providing scheduled transportation from the Neighborhood Health Center on Lawn Avenue to the Windsong Williamsville location at 55 Spindrift Drive.
“Community outreach is critical for the success of this event, and we are delighted to have the support of the Neighborhood Health Center and Windsong Radiology Group,” said Lisa Napier, Outreach Manager of Erie County’s Cancer Services Program. Early detection of breast cancer through a mammogram is crucial to increasing the effectiveness of treatment and/or a cure. Surprisingly even with the Affordable Care Act there are many women who still lack health insurance. These partners are assuring that these women will not be denied access to this life saving screening.
Participants must meet eligibility requirements and appointments are necessary. For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Cancer Services Program of Erie County at (716) 858-7376.
These partners are coming together again this year to make a difference in the lives of the many uninsured women who have not had their recommended screening mammogram. Data shows that this life saving screening test is especially underused by women who have no regular source of healthcare and those women who have immigrated to the United States within the past 10 years.
To accommodate those who may need transportation, this year the MASH Network’s We Care Transportation will be providing scheduled transportation from the Neighborhood Health Center on Lawn Avenue to the Windsong Williamsville location at 55 Spindrift Drive.
“Community outreach is critical for the success of this event, and we are delighted to have the support of the Neighborhood Health Center and Windsong Radiology Group,” said Lisa Napier, Outreach Manager of Erie County’s Cancer Services Program. Early detection of breast cancer through a mammogram is crucial to increasing the effectiveness of treatment and/or a cure. Surprisingly even with the Affordable Care Act there are many women who still lack health insurance. These partners are assuring that these women will not be denied access to this life saving screening.
Participants must meet eligibility requirements and appointments are necessary. For more information and to schedule an appointment, contact Cancer Services Program of Erie County at (716) 858-7376.
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