Health

Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 12:30pm

Proper Training Will Help Pitchers Avoid Arm Injuries

As the sports scene become more competitive, today’s young athletes are pushed more and more aggressively to succeed. Many athletes — and their parents — hold the dream of signing million-dollar contracts and playing in the big leagues.

With increased competition comes a higher risk of injury, especially seen with young baseball pitchers. Common ailments include tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow or medial epicondyle apopysitis (Little League elbow) in the throwing arm. These injuries often result in surgery and require physical therapy prior to returning to play. Studies have shown that college pitchers were much more prone to injury if they experienced a prior injury during youth play.

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Golf Outing to Benefit the Hospice Foundation

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:08pm

Individual golfers, foursomes and sponsors are still being sought for the annual “Come Get Some” golf outing to benefit the Hospice Foundation. The event will take place on Friday, July 12, at Chestnut Hill Country Club, 1330 Broadway, Darien Center.

Registration for the event is just $80 and includes lunch, a steak dinner, beverages and 18 holes of scramble-format golf. Tickets for dinner only are available for just $40. Golfers of all skill levels are welcomed.

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Summer Pest Protection for Your Pets

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 8:26am

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

While the season's warmer weather offers great opportunity for games of fetch with Fido, it also brings increased risk from exposure to pests, particularly ticks, fleas, mosquitoes and stinging insects. Safeguarding dogs and cats begins with discussions with your veterinarian, but in addition to prescribed healthcare repellents and preventatives, there are several things that can be done to make your yard inhospitable to the stinging, biting troublemakers.

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Nar-Anon Meeting to Feature Author and Businesswoman Donna Mae DePola

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:21pm

Donna Mae DePola, president and CEO of The Resource Training Center and author of “Twelve Tins,” will be sharing her story of resilience and hope at a Nar-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at St. Mary’s of Swormville School, 6919 Transit Road, East Amherst. The event is open to the public.

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National Pharmaceutical Drop Off Day Held at St. Joseph Campus

Submitted by Ann Schlifke on Saturday, April 27th, 11:14 am

In response to recent news reports about the detection of prescription drugs in drinking water, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, in conjunction with Catholic Health Go Green, DEA, and Erie County, is hosting a Drive-through Community Pharmaceutical Drop-Off program for unused household medications on Saturday, April 27, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Adele Battaglia, a pharmacist at St. Joseph Campus, helps Allen Weber and Joe Kurtz, both pharmacy students at D'Youville College, sort medications.

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Western New York to Join the Million March Against Child Abuse

Submitted by Queen City Blogger on Wednesday, April 17th, 10:16 am

For the first time in American history on April 22, 2013, people in 200 cities and 45 states will join and will walk together in solidarity to raise awareness of child abuse and crimes against children at the inaugural Million March Against Child Abuse. Buffalo will be one of the participating cities. Child advocate groups, churches, parents, teachers and many other concerned citizens from across Western New York (WNY) will take part in this national event and will converge on Lafayette Square in Downtown Buffalo and March to Niagara Square loudly voicing their collective outrage against child abuse along their route.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Your Pet’s Health

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 10:07pm

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Your Pet’s Health

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

For many years, pet owners have given omega-3 fatty acids to their dogs to change a dull, dry coat into a more glossy one.

A shiny coat and healthy skin on the outside can be indicators of a healthy pet on the inside. Conversely, skin problems may indicate a need for dietary changes or supplementation.

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