By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Every baby born in a hospital receives a newborn hearing exam. Unfortunately, the next time that the person’s hearing is
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How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father? Since mom
Nursing Shortage Affects Independent Practices Differently
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The shortage of nurses to work in hospitals pre-existed the pandemic. However, the health crisis made the problem worse. The
How to Become a Nurse
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant People who want to work as a nurse have many pathways to receive their credentials. Unlike many careers, nursing doesn’t
Sophia Overton: Back to Nursing
Sophia Overton serves as clinical nursing instructor at UB. Overton’s route to her current role is rather serpentine. She had always wanted to work
Chris Palumbo on Nursing: ‘It’s an amazing field’
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant UB nurse Christopher Palumbo always wanted to make a difference in others’ lives through healthcare. While attending college, he learned
5 Things You Should Know About Allergies
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. While nationwide the temperatures are trending upward and we are experiencing brighter forecasts, we are also seeing an increase in
Nursing Shortage: Attracting Nurses to the Bedside
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The pandemic exacerbated the longstanding shortage of bedside nurses. Tougher conditions, supply scarcity, employee illnesses and many sicker patients prompted
Why Swiss Cheese Makes Healthiest-Cheese Lists
My cheese-loving friend has sworn off cheese for a while, saying it’s “too caloric, too fatty, too tempting.” She’s not the first to go
Instant Noodles or Instant Health Risk?
New study shows instant noodles may be harmful to reproductive and cardiovascular health By Amanda Jowsey Quick, cheap and filling food is oftentimes our