News Releases - Lifetime Health Medical Group

Jan-11-2012 — Urgent Care by Lifetime Health received certification from the Urgent Care Association of America for seven of its locations throughout Buffalo and Rochester.

Nov-16-2011

Sep-16-2011 — Lifetime Health welcomes Dr. Kira Kiriakidi to the family medicine practice at the Greece Health Center.

Aug-26-2011 — Drs. Robert Cole, Leo Stornelli and Roopa Korni will be moving their practices to 1850 Ridge Rd (across the street from current practice), effective September 6.

Jun-28-2011 — Our region has many drowning hazards. Dr. Mark Cohen recommends supervision at all times to reduce risk.

Nov-04-2010 — By now it’s clear there’s a bedbug epidemic, and doctor's offices and urgent care centers are receiving phone calls related to the bugs.

Oct-07-2010 — Lifetime Health and Rochester General Hospital have agreed to transfer the ownership of the Wilson Health Center building.

Sep-03-2010 — Brice Beathley will host a free health fair at the Mosher Health Center on Sept.11 with Lifetime Health and Univera Community Health.

Aug-12-2010 — Lifetime Health Medical Group’s health centers and primary care physician practices have each been recognized as a Physician Practice Connections® Patient Centered Medical Home™ (PPC-PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Jun-11-2010 — Urgent Care is now open at the Hamburg Health Center at 151 Elmview Avenue.

Apr-27-2010 — Anne Ruflin has been named President of Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Apr-14-2010 — Lifetime Health has opened a new colonoscopy suite in the West Seneca Health Center at 120 Gardenville Parkway West.

Dec-01-2009 — Dr. William Montesano offers tips to aid first responders in an emergency situation.

Jul-16-2009 — Dr. Jesenia Cruz offers tips for families to stay safe in the heat and sun.

Jul-09-2009 — Dr. William J. Montesano, Jr. has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Mar-06-2009 — Dr. Matthew Bartels offers advice for parents on how to help kids have safe online interactions.

Mar-06-2009 — Stephanie Fretz, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Jan-27-2009 — Harneet Rikki Kohli, MD, has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health.

Jan-06-2009 — On January 5, AfterHours became the first urgent care center in the Buffalo area to offer same-day appointments.

Nov-17-2008 — Pramila Penta, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Oct-31-2008 — Margaret Eberl, MD, MPH has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Oct-20-2008 — Sukhwinder Kodial, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Sep-22-2008 — Founded as the provider group for HealthCarePlan, Lifetime saw its first Buffalo area patients in 1978.

Sep-22-2008 — Aetna members can now receive covered care at Lifetime's Rochester centers.

Sep-17-2008 — Esfandiar Mafi, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Aug-14-2008 — Dr. Jesenia Cruz offers tips to soothe "sun poisoning," or severe sunburn.

Aug-11-2008 — Brenda Davis, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Jul-09-2008 — Dr. Jesenia Cruz tells how to recognize and avoid heat-related illnesses.

Jul-08-2008 — Michael Jordan, M.D., has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Jun-23-2008 — Dr. Rick Vienne offers tips for dealing with summer bugs.

Jun-18-2008 — Martha David, MD has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Jun-11-2008 — Dr. Katie Kolbert offers tips on what regular check-ups men should be receiving.

Jun-11-2008 — The radiology department at the Hamburg Health Center has added sonograms to the services offered.

Jun-09-2008 — Dr. Ann Wands has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Jun-05-2008 — Pediatrician Matthew Bartels offers tips to enhance pool safety this summer.

May-02-2008 — Scheduling school physicals early benefits kids and parents.

Apr-21-2008 — Dr. Mark Perry offers advice for seasonal allergy sufferers.

Mar-18-2008 — Elaine Brehm has been named director of practice management and clinical services for Lifetime Health in Buffalo.

Mar-18-2008 — Dr. Richard Vienne sheds some light on popular medical misconceptions.

Feb-19-2008 — Pamela Tarrazona-Yu, MD has joined the physician team at Lifetime Health Medical Group.

Dec-11-2007 — People typically think of spring and fall as the most allergy-inducing seasons due to triggers like pollen and ragweed, but winter can host a surprising number of allergens.

Sep-27-2007 — There are two simple but critical steps parents and children with allergies should take to help prevent any mishaps at school.

Jul-05-2007 — Summer is a season of abundant health concerns. Many of these concerns are based on fact, and others are simply “old wives tales.”