The health system is now offering voluntary antibody testing for COVID-19 to its 10,000+ employees. The antibody blood test detects the presence of antibodies in the blood, proteins that help fight off infection in the body and indicators of a previous COVID-19 infection. A positive test suggests exposure to COVID-19 at some point in the […]
We are happy to share this good news!! The Aquarium of Niagara announced the successful incubation and hatching of two Humboldt penguin chicks. This is the first successful penguin hatching at the Aquarium since April 2006. The Aquarium is currently closed to the public in response to the COVID-19. The chicks hatched earlier this month […]
Another example of spreading the love!! The Hampton Inn in East Aurora is donating hotel rooms to frontline medical professionals who need a place to sleep, recharge, or isolated from their families. For more information, please call the Hampton Inn at (716) 655-3300 or email svona@visions-hotels.com
With Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ playing over the hospital’s speaker system and staff clapping during a heartfelt sendoff, Catholic Health’s COVID-19 Treatment Facility at St. Joseph Campus discharged its 100th patient over the weekend. The farewell is a sign of hope and a reminder of the incredible work being done by front-line health care workers […]
In honor of National Nurses Day next week, Dunkin’ is offering free coffee and a donut to all healthcare workers!!! National Nurses Day falls on May 6 this year and all healthcare workers will be treated to a free medium hot or iced coffee and a donut while supplies last at participating Dunkin’ restaurants. […]
Across the country, emergency departments previously bursting at the seams and hospitals that were operating at capacity have seen a significant reduction in patient volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Kaleida Health – Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute, DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and Oishei Children’s Hospital – emergency room visits […]
It’s a tough and challenging time for so many around this community, state, nation and world. There are huge problems like sickness and death. Many are out of work, out of money and running out of food. It’s a lot to comprehend. There are also smaller issues that are tough to take. Little things – […]