Scott Scanlon
The Buffalo News
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Alzheimer's Association hosts early dementia program in Niagara Falls
Guest speakers will address topics that arise when a person is diagnosed with dementia. → Read More
Massage therapy studio aims to blend art, Alzheimer's aid, at open house
The open house and art show run from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, at English Park Village, 338 Harris Hill Road, Suite 109. → Read More
UB health students, staff host free wellness fair in South Buffalo
The event will provide health information and screenings for children and adults. → Read More
Want to live to be 100? Live like they do in 'Blue Zones'
People in Blue Zones live physically active lifestyles that include walking, gardening and cooking themselves, largely by hand. → Read More
Trauma team: Damar Hamlin able to respond; after waking, asked: Who won the game?
After waking up, Hamlin wrote a question: Who won the game? One of the doctors responded: "Damar, you won. You've won the game of life." → Read More
Buffalo man hit multiple times in New Year's Day shooting
A 25-year-old city man was injured early Sunday after he was struck by gunfire in East Buffalo, police reported. → Read More
Alzheimer's Association of WNY offers online, in-person caregiver support groups
The Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter provides the following free support caregiver support groups in the Buffalo Niagara region. 6 p.m. first Wednesday, in partnership with Dent Neurologic; 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday and third Monday; 7 p.m. third Thursday. "We are aware of the many challenges faced by people who care for those with dementia," Andrea Koch, director of education with the… → Read More
Surviving the holidays starts with self-care, says Mental Health Advocates of WNY
Here's a quick checklist of self-care “do’s” for this time of year that will boost your resilience and enjoyment. → Read More
Kenmore's Liam Hilbert repeats as Turkey Trot winner
Hilbert, 24, won the 8K race in 24 minutes, 5 seconds, bettering his winning time from last year of 24:43. → Read More
Winter storm behind us, signs point toward decent weather for Turkey Trot
The National Weather Service predicts will overcast skies with temperatures in the mid- to upper 30s at race time. → Read More
Double trouble: Covid cases decline, but flu and RSV pose a threat as holidays near
In Buffalo, cases of RSV and Covid-19 have fallen at Oishei Children’s Hospital, but influenza is on the rise. → Read More
Healthy Holidays: Tips to eat right and roll more happily into the new year
Families can have meaningful holiday meals and snacks while maintaining a healthy balance. Here’s how. → Read More
Primary care: What changes made in throes of the pandemic are likely to stick?
Primary care continues to evolve as the pandemic wanes, but some changes seem destined to remain. → Read More
Ronald McDonald House charity auction runs through Sunday
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western New York online auction concludes at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. → Read More
Exhale family caregiver initiative gathers partners to imagine solutions-driven programs
Awards in Western New York totaled nearly $1.8 million. → Read More
UB Nightingale Award winner looks to unlock cognitive mysteries surrounding multiple sclerosis
Cognitive fatigue remains poorly understood and largely undefined. Lana Pasek aims to change that. → Read More
Lifesavers: How the 10-year-old Gates Vascular Institute lifted WNY medical care
This day, a surgical team worked seamlessly to monitor her vital signs and feather a medical device through a catheter into the left side of her damaged heart. The procedure → Read More
Crisis Services sees slight uptick in calls as suicide prevention number changes to 988
Counselors tied to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline received 3.6 million calls, chats, and texts last year from those who availed themselves of its services at 800-273-TALK (8255). → Read More
The lighter side of the news: The thrill and agony of the wide world of travel
Two recent trips prove that travelers should expect the unexpected. → Read More
More than half of 2020 law enforcement deaths were pandemic-related, researchers report
The study, published in May in Policing: An International Journal, reported that pandemic disease accounted for 62% of law enforcement deaths the year after Covid-19 emerged. → Read More