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  • What Can a Heart Scan Tell You? Calcium Scoring and CCTA

    Heart disease is often silent until it leads to a heart attack or stroke. A CT heart scan can detect early warning signs, helping you and your doctor assess your risk and take preventive action.  What a Heart Scan Reveals About Your Health  Doctors can use many tests to understand your heart health. For example,…

  • Comfort in the Machine: Managing MRI Claustrophobia and Anxiety

    If you’re feeling nervous about your upcoming MRI scan, you’re not alone. Many people experience MRI claustrophobia or anxiety. If this describes you, there are several things you can do to put your mind at ease before and during your appointment. Knowledge Is Comfort One of the most effective ways to avoid MRI anxiety or…

  • Navigating Mammograms: When to Start and When to Stop

    The question of when to stop mammograms, particularly for women in their 70s and 80s, isn’t always met with a clear consensus among experts. However, being well-informed about the recommendations of leading experts can equip you for meaningful discussions with your trusted primary care provider. Why You Need Mammograms Breast exams during your annual wellness…

  • Windsong Cares Foundation Announces its Pink Ribbon Meat Raffle on Friday, April 26th

    The Windsong Cares Foundation Announces its Pink Ribbon Meat Raffle on Friday, April 26th at the Main-Transit Fire Department Banquet Hall in Williamsville at 6 PM.  Board Secretary, Sabrina Gerster, and Board Treasurer, Dawn Schlee are Chair and Co-Chair respectively. This fun-filled fundraiser that is so popular in the Buffalo area will provide support for…

  • 5 Benefits of an Annual Mammogram Screening

    Learn about the benefits of an annual screening mammogram and how this simple scan could save your life.

  • How Long Does a Mammogram Take, and When Should You Expect Results?

    Mammograms are imaging exams that take X-rays of the breasts to look for abnormal areas or changes. If you’re preparing for your first mammogram or it’s been a while since your last one, you may have questions (or need a refresher) about what to expect or how long a mammogram takes. Here’s what you need…

  • Windsong Cares Foundation will be fundraising during the Give 716 Campaign

    On June 23rd The Foundation elects Directors and OfficesThe Windsong Cares Foundation held its annual meeting. Dr. Raja Cheruvu, Ex-officio President presided as the following Directors and Officers were elected to two-year terms: Criten Priester, Vice-President; Sabrina Gerster, Secretary; Dawn Schlee, Treasurer; Marielle Ferstenberg, D.O.; and Jolene Wilson. July 16, 2023  Give to Windsong Cares…

  • The Foundation Elects Directors and Officers

    The Windsong Cares Foundation held its annual meeting on June 23rd, 2023. Dr. Raja Cheruvu, Ex-officio President presided as the following Directors and Officers were elected to two-year terms: Criten Priester, Vice-President; Sabrina Gerster, Secretary; Dawn Schlee, Treasurer; Marielle Ferstenberg, D.O.; and Jolene Wilson.

  • New Draft Guidance for Mammograms

    Things to Know About the USPSTF’s New Draft Guidance for Mammograms.   On May 9, 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released new screening mammogram draft guidance for women at average risk of developing breast cancer. The new draft guidance differs from their previous recommendation and aligns more closely with screening recommendations from other…

  • Breast Surgery Informational Class Scheduled for May 15th

    Breast Surgery Informational Class Scheduled for May 15th. Windsong Cares Foundation is funding a Pre-Breast surgery Informational Class in partnership with Great Lakes on May 15 from 5 to 7 PM at Windsong, 55 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY. To register visit: https://www.greatlakescancercare.org/events/