Sheehan Health Network

Breast Cancer Prevention: It Starts with a Conversation

The tour marked Sheehan's introduction of a year-long breast cancer awareness campaign that includes informational sessions at local Buffalo beauty salons. "Time to Focus on You" is a community edu...

Holiday Party Quiz for You!

Please try not to peek at the answers until you are finished. Holiday Party Quiz 1. Which appetizer contains the least amount of fat? a. Three stuffed mushrooms b. 2 tablespoons of cheese ball with...

Q&A - ADDICTION and ADDICTION TREATMENT

Question: Do you think addiction is a choice or a disease? Gene Heyman's book, Addiction a Disorder of Choice is causing a bit of controversy. Answer: Answering this question depends on whether ...

Ladies, Your Breast Cancer Prevention Prescription Starts With You

Most of us know someone who battled with breast cancer, whether it was in our family, or circle of friends and acquaintances. We feel hopeful when we hear of survivors who fought the disease and won. ...

ARE YOU THE PICTURE OF HEALTH?

Consider this shocking fact - according to the Center for Disease and Control (CDC) as of July13 approximately 899,327 people have died from chronic disease this year. Chronic diseases, defined as ong...

Why is knowing my family history important?

Family members share their genes, as well as their environment, lifestyles and habits. A family history helps identify people at increased risk for disease because it reflects both a person's genes an...

What is family history?

A Family history refers to health information about you and your close relatives. Family history is one of the most important risk factors for health problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and ...