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Welcome 2023: 5 Healthy Habits to Start The New Year Right!

Uncategorized Posted on: 01/6/23

Now that 2022 is safely in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to think about 2023. With the new year comes a world of possibilities. From goals to new year’s resolutions, there are plenty of ways to live healthier in the new year. Let’s take a look at five of the best healthy habits you can […]


T’is The Season: 5 Tips For a Safe, Happy Holidays

Uncategorized Posted on: 12/5/22

The holidays are a (not-so) perfect mixture of joy–and stress. But if you end up feeling run-down, overwhelmed, or simply less than festive, it can end up dampening what should be the most wonderful time of the year. Plus, no one wants to start the new year on a bad note.  To keep you cheery […]


Our Baby Café Reopens December 1, 2022!

Uncategorized Posted on: 11/28/22

WELCOME BACK to our baby café! OB/GYN Associates of WNY, in collaboration with Oishei Children’s Hospital, is very pleased to announce that our Baby Café will re-open every other Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at our 3050 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca location beginning on December 1, 2022. We will have Certified Lactation […]


Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Uncategorized Posted on: 11/8/22

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! According to the CDC, between 1-2% of pregnant women in the United States have either type-1 or type-2 diabetes and a further 6-9% will develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy.  What’s worse, the prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy has risen significantly over the years. Let’s look at diabetes and pregnancy, including […]


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Is It Time For A Screening?

Uncategorized Posted on: 10/5/22

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s time to talk about a tender subject: breasts and mammograms. In 2021 alone, more than 43,000 Americans died from breast cancer.  That perhaps coincides with falling mammogram screening rates; during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, screening rates nationwide fell as much as 63.7% nationwide.  While […]


Five Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot

Uncategorized Posted on: 09/8/22

Flu season is just around the corner. You know the misery of a fever, sore throat, coughing, body ache, and exhaustion that comes with the flu. Even worse is the knowledge that with a flu shot, you could have avoided it!  Here are the top five reasons to get your annual flu shot and stay […]


Fact or Fiction: Debunking The Most Common Pregnancy Myths

Uncategorized Posted on: 08/29/22

From predicting genders to “twins skip generations”, pregnancy is full of myths, old wives’ tales, and misconceptions–all presented as fact. While not everyone is an expert on pregnancy, obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal care, we are!  While some of these pregnancy myths and misconceptions are rather benign, others can have serious consequences for both you […]


Breastfeeding: The Benefits For Mother and Child

Uncategorized Posted on: 07/8/22

The miracle of birth comes with a multitude of new experiences, emotions, and decisions–one of which is breastfeeding your baby.  But did you know both the World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months–as well as regular breastfeeding for a year or longer?  Let’s take a […]


Get Involved and Support Pride Month 2022!

Uncategorized Posted on: 06/7/22

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or not, the idea behind Pride Month is to show solidarity, acceptance, and allyship. The message behind Pride Month is simple: be proud of who you are because who you are matters!  While Pride Week in Buffalo (May 31st-June 5th) may have […]


Please Welcome Dr. Henry Reyes From Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative!

Uncategorized Posted on: 04/21/22

OBGYN Associates of Western New York is pleased to welcome Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative Physician Dr. Henry Reyes to the practice! Dr. Reyes focuses on the treatment of gynecological malignancies and managing patients with complex surgical histories and needs.  Before joining Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative, Dr. Reyes completed his undergraduate and medical degrees […]