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This April, we took time to recognize Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 to 17), a meaningful opportunity to uplift, support, and celebrate Black mothers and birthing people in our community. In honor of the week, our team joined the Uplifting Birth Equity event at Niagara Falls Convention Center. We were excited to be a sponsor of this event, led by Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and to spend time connecting with community members. We shared information about the d

By: Taylor Campbell (MD Student at Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, Cohort 8 AHEC Scholar) Social media is a major part of daily life for teens and young adults. Apps such as Instagram , TikTok, and Snapchat allow young people to connect with friends, share interests, and express themselves creatively. While social media can be fun and helpful, spending too much time online can affect mental well-being. Many young people compare themselves to influencers or

We are excited to share our newly revamped Health Literacy Toolkit! This updated version builds upon our previous toolkit with updated content, clearer explanations, and an improved digital format, all designed to better serve our community. We are excited to share this enhanced resource to help individuals and families make informed decisions about their health. Understanding your health should not feel confusing or overwhelming. Health literacy is the ability to find, und

By: Jessica Patel (PA student at D’Youville University, Cohort 7 AHEC Scholar) Healthcare wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Fitbit are becoming increasingly common in everyday patient care. They offer real-time information on things like heart rate, sleep quality, physical activity, and sometimes irregular heart rhythms or oxygen levels. As these technologies advance, they give patients a new opportunity to be more involved in their own health. Many peo