NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – The Center for Mindful Practice at Niagara University is hosting “Mindfulness Conversations and Mindful Movement Conference,” a virtual conference that focuses on education and wellness, Oct. 14 and 15. Participants and presenters will discuss their work, answer questions, share ideas and activities, and create connections so that ongoing conversations can take place. […]
Deepthi Krishna ’23, a graduate of the Canisius PA Studies program, received the 2023 PA Student of the Year Award from the American Academy of Physician Associates. The AAPA Awards Committee selected Krishna from a pool of applicants from across the United States. The prestigious award honors a physician associate student who furthers the image […]
Starting this September, Trocaire College is offering Buffalo residents in the 14220 and 14210 zip codes an opportunity to explore health care career opportunities through its new Health Career Exploration Learn and Earn Program. Buffalo Common Council Member Christopher Scanlon is supporting the program through a $50,000 grant. Designed for high school graduates with some […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is the recipient of recent donations totaling $60,000 from Amerigroup, a partner of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York. With a $55,000 grant, Catholic Charities is extending its Advancing Health Equity initiative through its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. The health plan also donated $5,000 to assist […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — A man whose life had “hit rock bottom” and now serves as inspiration will be the keynote speaker at a special event for the occupational therapy community of Western New York. OT students, faculty and practitioners from area colleges and health care providers are invited to “Living Lives of Purpose” from 4 […]
Following the announcement that New York state would eliminate its mask mandate on Feb. 10 for many indoor settings, the Diocese of Buffalo has made the wearing of masks at Mass and public church gatherings optional. “At this time, masks are now optional for all participants in liturgies held in Catholic churches and worship spaces […]
St. Bonaventure students get an education in health care at the new Francis Hall on campus. Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University was closed to visitors for more than a year during the pandemic, but a lot has happened on campus during the last 18 months. Extensive renovations have […]
Consider a calling to serve in a special way. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, located at 565 Abbott Road in Buffalo, is seeking eucharistic minister volunteers to serve on its Spiritual Care team. These volunteers bring Eucharist and fellowship to the Catholic patients at the hospital. All volunteers receive special training by chaplains working for Catholic […]
Trocaire College and Health Sciences Charter School have announced a new collaboration designed to enhance educational experiences and opportunities in the health care field for high school students by giving them a jumpstart on college curriculum. The goal of this partnership is to create a pipeline of students who successfully achieve their Health Sciences diploma […]
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the appointment of Megan Lostracco-Reed as director of Clinical Services. Lostracco-Reed joined Catholic Charities in 2017. Most recently she served as the coordinator of Care Coordination Services, under which she was responsible for the oversight of Encompass Children’s Health Home Care Management, Community Health Worker, and Project HOPE (Helping […]
