The history of medical care in Erie County has been an organic process of change. The last book written about Erie’s medical history was published in 1990 by John S. Chaffee M.D. “Reflections on Erie County Physicians“. As suggested by the title, it is a story told through the perspective of Erie county’s past physicians. Through this collection of individual physician stories, we can get a flavor and understand how medical care was delivered and the history of medical care in Erie County....

Thomas Falasca, DO FACA FACPM February 2, 2023 Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis has been estimated to affect 40 to 60 million Americans. a However, exposure to hay is not necessary to cause the symptoms of “hay fever” and “hay fever” typically does not produce a fever. So, What Is Hay Fever? Hay fever, or, more correctly, seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergic response to environmental substances that peak periodically and cause symptoms mostly related to the eyes, nose, and...

Thomas Falasca, DO FACA FACPM December 29, 2022 The danger of peripheral cold-related injuries is upon us. Although it is usual to think only of frostbite, peripheral cold-related injuries also include frostnip, chilblain, and trench foot.1 Why Peripheral ? These cold-related injuries are peripheral because they localize to specific body parts as opposed to hypothermia which affects the entire body. Nevertheless, the regional effect does not diminish their importance because 1) they can...