Bishop Kmiec: We must preserve our most cherished freedom
6/13/2012 8:13:00 AM by BISHOP EDWARD U. KMIEC

As a Church, we remain steadfastly opposed to the Health and Human Services mandate that will require Catholic employers to pay for health coverage that includes contraception, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs. This fiat, which is an unprecedented assault on religious liberty, will force the Church to violate our own beliefs.

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Nutrition is the focus on June's episode of 'Our Daily Bread'
6/8/2012 9:13:18 AM by PAULA DEANGELIS

All you have to do is Google “healthy cooking” and an array of tips, techniques and how-to instructions pop up, but with all the information you can find, there still seems to be an apprehension, reluctance and an overall feeling of confusion when talking about healthy cooking.

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Halfway 'round the world to find it's not that different
6/7/2012 10:07:42 AM by GREGG PRINCE

As I write this, it is World Communications Day as proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI. It is a typically quiet, breezy day in Butende, Uganda, with occasional passing clouds on an otherwise sunny afternoon. The temperatures fluctuate generally between the low to mid 80s but the sun, given that we are just south of the equator, burns with an intensity we are certainly not used to in Western New York.

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Jump Rope for Heart helps Catholic schools promote health
5/31/2012 1:43:52 PM by RACHEL DOBIESZ

In addition to English, math, science and the arts, school can also be an important place for students to learn about their health. The Jump Rope for Heart program, which is presented in conjunction with the American Heart Association, is a way for students to help others while learning about keeping their heart healthy. 

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Editor's Desk: Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a special place of care and concern
5/30/2012 9:56:06 AM by RICK FRANUSIAK

It is nice to see that Kenmore Mercy Hospital recently broke ground on what will be a new emergency department that will nearly double the size of the existing space and include state-of-the-art services.

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Heart Center recognized nationally for high quality care
5/25/2012 9:38:00 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

Recently celebrating its 10th anniversary of service, the Catholic Health Heart Center at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo has developed into one of the most advanced cardiac surgical and interventional programs in the country. 

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Catholic Health, Mount St. Mary Hospital formalize services agreement
5/21/2012 10:54:33 AM by SPECIAL TO WNYC

Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary Hospital & Health Center in Lewiston have signed a collaborative services agreement that will create a stronger working relationship between the two organizations and enhance health care services for residents throughout Niagara County. read more...