Visiting Nursing Association of WNY (VNA), Buffalo, NY Videos

Join Judy Wesolowski, MD, FACOG, obstetrician from General Physician, PC Women’s Health, as she shares her knowledge and tips about healthy lifestyles and pre-pregnancy care to optimize pregnancy outcomes for moms and babies. #HealthyU

Hear Richard Charles, MD, chief medical officer at General Physician PC, discuss the advances of the physician network and how it is designed to help improve access to health care for patients in WNY. Dr. Charles also shares how the integrated network allows physicians to make recommendations while the patient remains in charge of their care. #MedicallySpeaking #KaleidaHealth #GPPC #HealthCareTransformation

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the amazing fathers out there who play the role of mentor, friend, and guide in their children's lives. We appreciate you today and every day! #FathersDay #Parenting #DadLove

Join Laureen Corasanti, manager, Erie County Home Care Rehabilitation, and Geoffrey Stoltman, nurse manager, Erie County, Clinical Services Home Care, both from the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY, as they speak in this month's Healthy U about the benefits of the At Home Stroke Care Program. #HealthyU #HomeCare #rehabilitationathome #StrokeRehab

Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and becomes more prevalent for those over the age of 80. Dr. Chee Kim, a cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology with Great Lakes Cardiovascular, shares the latest advancement in cardio ablation treatment that he and his colleagues at the Gates Vascular Institute are able to utilize in treating A-Fib. #heartdisease #afib #electrophysiology #FARAPULSE #strokeprevention

Ever wonder how a company can help support it's employees? Listen to Tim Kornacki, director, Regulatory Affairs and Emergency Management Oversight, Kaleida Health, as he explains our employee resource groups, how they help employees put their best foot forward and how they also help in the community. #MedicalMinute #WorkplaceCulture #CommunityEngagement #EmployeeResourceGroups #SupportingEmployees #KaleidaHealth

This week we celebrate the incredible nurses at Kaleida Health and thank them for all they do for our patients and community. Happy National Nurses Week! #nursesmakethedifference #nursesweek2024 #KaleidaHealthNurses

May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth and during our latest Medical Minute, Dr. Elad Levy discusses the importance of identifying and treating a stroke as soon as possible. Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute (BGMC/GVI) treats more strokes than any other hospital in New York State and more than double of any hospital in Western New York. BGMC/GVI delivers stroke care that brings patients the best chance of recovery, from a designated emergency pod for stroke to a dedicated team of neurologists and neuroendovascular surgeons offering full treatment options utilizing the latest technology. If you or someone you know is experiencing stroke symptoms, call 9-1-1 and get to Gates. #KaleidaHealth #MedicalMinute #StrokeAwarenessMonth

There has been significant improvement in colorectal cancer death rates over the last 20 years largely related to screening and increased access to screening for those 50 and over. Unfortunately, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and recent studies have shown a rise in numbers for those under 50. Jeffrey Visco, MD, FACRS, colorectal surgeon, shares all this with the facts, risk factors, screening options and the latest treatments and clinical trials available in this month's Healthy U seminar. #coloncancer #rectalcancer #HealthyU

Did you know that some infusions, including chemotherapy, can be given in the home? Ben Logsdon, RN, BSN, IV team manager, Visiting Nursing Association (VNA), shares some of the conditions treated and medications that can be administered at home. #MedicalMinute #HomeInfusion #Infusion #VNA

Thank you to all our volunteers who spend their time caring for and helping our patients and employees. Your generosity is and always will be appreciated. #VolunteerAppreciation #Gratitude #GivingBack #MedicalMinute

Buffalo, NY is gearing up for a monumental event this Monday, April 8 — the first total solar eclipse in nearly 100 years! As we find ourselves in the path of complete totality, safety is paramount. Remember to wear protective glasses and be aware of the exact eclipse timings. Dr. James D. Reynolds, Chief of Ophthalmology, will guide you through all the essential preparations for a safe viewing experience. #KaleidaHealth #SolarEclipse #BuffaloNY #Eclipse2024 #EclipseEyeSafety

Ajay Chaudhuri, MD, FACE, medical director, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center of WNY, Kaleida Health, professor of medicine, chief, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo speaks about Chronic Kidney Disease. Learn how it is diagnosed, what treatments are available and how it can be prevented. #MedicalMinute #ChronicKidneyDisease #DiagnosisAndTreatment

Having difficulty concentrating? Could it be dehydration? Dehydration has been shown to have an effect on memory, and a body can lose moisture during the winter months just through breathing according to the American Heart Association. It is recommended that women drink 8 (8oz glasses) of water a day, and men drink 12.

Kaleida Health is HIRING! In our latest #MedicalMinute, Connie Rollo, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, discusses all of the reasons Kaleida Health is the right place for you. We are hiring across all of our facilities, from entry level to management positions. For more information and to view our open positions, head to www.kaleidahealth.org/careers/. #KaleidaHealth #MedicalMinute #WeAreHIRING #JobOpportunities #HealthcareJobs

In our latest #HealthyU, Dr. John Sellick provides helpful tips on preventing foodborne illness. Food poisoning is common, but you will find that it is very preventable. Using items such as a meat thermometer, proper refrigeration temperatures and more can help keep you and your family safe from foodborne illness. #KaleidaHealth #HealthyU #FoodborneIllness

We spoke with Abeer Eddib, MD and Tammy Hibbert, director of perioperative services, at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, to learn more about the hospital's Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery accreditation. Hear them explain what it means for patients and what an incredible achievement it is for the surgical team and the hospital. #medicallyspeaking #patientsafety #CenterofExcellence #RoboticSurgery #showusyourSRCseal

Rob Matyas, RT(R), MR, lead MRI technologist at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (MFSH) explains how an MRI procedure works and what the newest MRI machine at MFSH is capable of. #MedicalMinute #MRI #MRITechnology #MedicalImaging #RadiologyInsights