Happy Holidays from all of us at IHG

Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We wish you and your loved ones a happy & healthy holiday season! It is a joy and honor to be a part of your health & wellness team. Thank you!

Sincerely,
The Ericksons:
Jennifer Erickson, DO
Robert Erickson, DO
David Erickson, MD
Betsy Mikac, FNP-C
Robbie Erickson, Communications Liaison Officer

Due to forecasted local weather conditions, our office will be closing at 10:00am on Friday, 12/23.

View Erie County's Winter Storm Update from 12/22.   We urge our patients and team members to stay safe this holiday season by looking ahead at the forecasted weather and planning accordingly.  

Winter Storms & Extreme Cold Resources

Erie County has set up a special call line – (716) 858-SNOW (716-858-7669) - for this storm. County residents and holiday visitors: call 858-SNOW with questions or requests for help that are not related to a medical emergency - non-life-threatening, but serious situations. This line is open now and will be 24/7 throughout the weather event. Their call takers will answer these questions if they can or send on to the appropriate office. 

Holiday Hours

Our office will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd.  We hope our practitioners & care team members are able to rest, take care of themselves, and connect with loved ones.  Thank you for your dedication and care during another unpredictable and unprecedented year. 

You are welcome to reach out via your patient portal while our office is closed and a member of our care team will respond during business hours.  Should patients an urgent need to speak to a provider, they are still able to call our office to leave a message with our 24/7 answering service

If you feel you are in need of immediate or urgent medical care, please consider a visit to any Western New York Immediate Care location, or another urgent care facility while our office is closed.  All Western New York Immediate Care locations will be closed 12/23 & 12/24.  Please call ahead before you travel to any urgent care facility to ensure that they are open. 

For life threatening emergencies, please go to your nearest hospital/ emergency room or call 911.

Get Inspired with these Holiday Tips, Recipes, and More!
 

IHG Nutrition | Holiday Baking Ingredient Swaps: Holiday recipes are notoriously high in added sugar and saturated fat. Check out the list of simple swaps below to reduce the sugar and saturated fat in your holiday recipes without compromising flavor or texture.

 IHG Medical | Stress Management Tips for the Holidays:  The holidays are a festive time of year, and they can also be stressful! Learn how stress affects you and how to manage holiday stress in healthy ways this season.

IHG Recipes | Cranberry Apple Shrub Recipe:  Learn how to make your own Cranberry Apple Shrub!  With bountiful health benefits, this DIY elixir can be used to make a festive non-alcoholic cocktail at your next gathering.

IHG Physical Activity | How to Stay Active in Colder Months: Keep moving no matter the weather! Stay active all year round with these physical activity tips for cooler months.

IHG Spirituality | Walking from Shadows into the Light: Part 1: Pastoral Care Minister, Rev Kathryn Bindig shares, “Walking from Shadows into the Light: Part 1 & 2 ," on our Spirituality Blog!