Health e-News: Diabetes, the Holidays and YOU.

^{Vol 2 • Issue 11}

^{NOVEMBER 2021}

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Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes

By Max Paterson | During the upcoming months, families and friends will get together to eat, drink, and be merry. For people with diabetes, big meals and busy schedules mean staying aware of maintaining good health. So instead of getting stressed, create routines and priorities that allow you to enjoy yourself. Here are a few tips you can use to help.

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Treating Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Richard Charles, Kelly Cardamone, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN, IFNCP, and Samantha Will, Pharm.D, BCACP, discuss the importance of medicine, nutrition, and exercise in treating Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with Kate Glaser on WBBZ's Your Hometown Health Connection. >> Watch here.

>> For additional information on Nutrition Services, click here.

>> For additional information on Clinical Pharmacy Services, click here.

Immediate Mental Health

Crisis Support and Treatment

ECMC now offers an urgent care service for walk-in mental health treatment of adults in crisis who do not require psychiatric emergency treatment or inpatient care. From anxiety and depression to hallucinations and obsessive thoughts, a team member is ready and willing to assist you. HelpCenter 716.898.1594. >> For additional information, download the flyer here.

*A virtual help center is also available.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Episode of Care

By Max Paterson | You have hand pain, maybe tingling, and you think you might have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - but what does that mean? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common injury that occurs when excess pressure is put on the median nerve running through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. Living with constant pain, not sleeping well, and losing function can be frustrating and debilitating, especially if you cannot do the things you love. So you have CTS... now what? >> READ MORE.

>> For additional information on carpal tunnel and Dr. Paterson, click here.

>> Watch the commercial.

Please Note: While you may have recently heard about the changes in Erie County regarding elective surgery, Dr. Paul Paterson would like to assure you that his office remains open, and in-office surgical procedures are being performed at this time.

Healing Our Pain with Empathy

Join our GPPC Dunkirk office for H.O.P.E., a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child. Surround yourself with people who have shared experiences. >> For more information, call 716.338.0033 ext. 212

Next meeting: Monday, December 20, 2021 • 6:00 pm

Location: 3898 Vineyard Dr., Ste. 1, Dunkirk, NY 14048

WE ARE HIRING - Open House at Larkin

WE ARE HIRING:

Patient Services Representative

Medical Assistant • Nurse LPN • Nurse RN

Open House Dates:

Wednesday • December 1st | 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday • December 15th | 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday • December 29th | 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: 726 Exchange Street – Suite 710, Buffalo, NY 14210

Please bring an updated resume and meet with a recruiter that day!

>> For more information, click here.

Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative

Stacey Akers, MD, MBA, FACOG,

Appointed Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology

Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative welcomes

Dr. Stacey Akers to a new leadership role within the Gynecologic Oncology department. As Division Chief, Dr. Akers will continue to provide expert care to her patients as she guides the strategic direction of the Gynecologic Oncology program and oversees all decisions related to clinic operations.

Location: 45 Spindrift Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville, NY

Robert F. Setlik, MD, PhD. LTC, MC, USA

Appointed Medical Director of Medical Oncology

Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative welcomes

Dr. Robert Setlik to a new leadership role within the Medical Oncology department as Medical Director. Dr. Setlik will see patients at the Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Office located in D Building, Ground Floor at Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, and at the Great Lakes Cancer Care Physicians Medical Oncology Practice located at 45 Spindrift Drive, Suite 100, Williamsville, NY.