New medical director at Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo talks about new position, challenges and what it takes to be a doctor treating end-of-life
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New Buffalo TV Series to Employ Youth with Autism
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Becoming employed as a person with autism is not easy compared with most neurotypical people. That is why Rock Autism,
New Leader of Roswell Park’s Spiritual Care Team Brings Inclusion, Welcomes All
By Jana Eisenberg With all that Rev. Melody Rutherford brings to the table, it’s no wonder that Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center selected her
Tinnitus Relief Is Possible
There is no known cure, but new technology offers ways to cope with ‘ringing in the ears’ By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant On March 21,
Gardening Can Help People Bloom, Too
Watching something grow that you started can give you a sense of satisfaction By Julie Halm The world has finally come alive with color
Nursing Shortage Was Already Bad. Then Coronavirus Came
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While the pandemic has spotlighted the essential and difficult work nurses perform, it has also underscored—and worsened—the nursing shortage. According
5 Top Issues Facing Nurses
Internal and external forces can create conflict and stress for nurses, and many of these are exacerbated by the pandemic By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Fighting Nurse Burnout
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Demanding on the body, mind and emotions, nursing is not an easy career path. As the pandemic has made a
For Angela Vacanti, Infection Prevention is a Labor of Love
Even after 40 years and several health crises, she’s not ready to stop By Julie Halm Angela Vacanti is an infection prevention practitioner at
Two WNY Nurses Share Their Sweet Hobbies
Diversions help them relax after dealing with the pressures of nursing By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nurses provide healthcare, reassurance and health education to patients.