All Programs
The list of programs is rudimentary. Please contact us by email at centerforcommunityhealth@urmc.rochester.edu or at 276-3030 if you need assistance with finding a specific program.
7TH DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY JOINT VENTURE
Description: A demonstration project with the 7th District Dental Society and Eastman Dental Center as partners in developing a model for increasing oral health care to underserved populations which may then be utilized by others within the Seventh District (and beyonTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: Improved access to care among Medicaid recipients Utilization of Medicaid services by Medicaid recipients Satisfaction with oral health care among Medicaid recipients
Outcome: Five dentists from the private sector provided 230 hours of service for 240 underserved and indigent patients at 3 community dentistry clinics.
A LESSON IN ROBOTICS
Description: Students from John Marshall High School had a Lesson in Robotics with Jean Joseph, MD at the University of Rochester.Target: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Teens
Department: 3000 (Urology)
Objective: To educate students on medical technology To get high school students interested in the field of medicine To show how robotics and engineering contribute to the growth of many different fields.
Outcome: 20 students attended the lesson The Democrat and Chronicle reported on the story End result - students we interested in furthering their education
ABERDEEN 19TH WARD HEALTH FAIR
Description: 5 volunteers provided oral health education and resource materials at the June 2006 eventTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: Promote awareness of oral health resources and educational materials for low income residents in the community
Outcome: Improved awareness of dental service sites available in the community Improved oral health education of low iincome residents
ADOLESCENT SMOKING CESSATION IN PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE
Description: This is a randomized controlled trial pilot study to improve the quality of clinical preventive services in Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) settings, funded by AHRQ (7/2003-8/2005). In this project, we piloted recruitment, randomization and trainiTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Teens Adults
Ages: 2600 (Pediatrics)
Department: To pilot procedures for recruitment and randomization of PROS practices and PROS practitioner cessation counseling and enrollment of adolescent patients for follow up. To assess the feasibility of pediatric clinician referral of adolescent patients to in
Objective: Provider experience with training procedures and materials, adherence to systematic screening and counseling (survey of providers) - training was effective: providers preferred paper copies of training materials over web-based materials. Adolescent r
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ADONAI FELLOWSHIP/NORTHEAST FAMILY FUN DAY
Description: Sponsorship for the Northeast Family Fun DayTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 600 (Center for Community Health)
Objective: To provide health information in a safe and fun environment to individuals at risk in the Northeast sector of Rochester.
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ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT
Description: Teaching Advanced Burn Life Support to physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT's, etc at no cost to the participant.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 2901 (Surgery - Burn/Trauma Division)
Department: Increase the level of burn care knowledge at hospitals in the community Help prepare the community in case of a burn mass casualty disaster, allow community hospitals to safely care for burn patients until transfer if the burn center is full
Objective: Participant evaluations were overall very positive Post test grades indicated a sufficient level of burn knowledge
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AGING WELL INITIATIVE
Description: The Aging Well Initiative is a community partnership of the Department of Psychiatry and a number of faith-based communityorganizations interested in promoting physical, psychological and spiritual wellness in old age for all cultural and ethnic groupsTarget: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 2700 (Psychiatry)
Objective: To promote aging well in families of color through Outreach, Education and Research by: - Engaging in dialogue with the community about ongoing and future aging research projects with a current emphasis on African-American community research needs - Off
Outcome: Trainees (2 medical students, 10 undergraduate students, 2 geropsychology fellows, 1 postdoctoral fellow in psychiatry, 2 master's students, 5 research staff and 3 investigators) had service learning experiences Conducted a Health Fair Outreach Program
ALESI HEALTH FAIR
Description: One day health fairTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Seniors
Ages: 1904 (Medicine - Digestive & Liver Disease)
Department: Improve public awareness of the importance of screening for colon cancer
Objective:
Outcome: Annual STEP EMS Conference (141)
ANNUAL STEP EMS CONFERENCE
Description: This Emergency Medical Services Conference was held April 6 and 7, 2006 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center, Rochester, New York. Dr.Mark Gestring was responsible for a two-day Trauma tract. Topics included: Brain Trauma, Farm Medic, Anatomy of an AmTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 2901 (Surgery - Burn/Trauma Division)
Department: 1. Improve the delivery of Emergency Medical Services. 2. Educate health professionals to provide optimal care to the injured patient. 3. Discuss guidelines for early assessment and treatment of the traumatic brain injured patient.
Objective: 1. EMS providers will prevent secondary brain injury through early assessment, intervention and transport to appropriate facility. 2. Strong Regional Trauma Center will continue to be a resource for consultation and education on the care of trauma pati
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ANTHONY JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Description: Anthony Jordon Health Center support (AJHC)Target: Disabled Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Females
Ages: Teens Adults
Department: 2300 (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
Objective: The dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a medical director and attending faculty support to the AJHC to bring clinical care to an underserved population of patients.
Outcome: Gynecology and Obstetrics healthier outcomes for women and for the obstetric population, for their babies
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT - PARENTAL ILLNESS REPRESENTATION RESEARCH GRANT
Description: Research project that evaluates parental illness representations and the impact of parental belief systems on asthma outcomesTarget: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children
Department: 3200 (SON - School of Nursing)
Objective: 1. Describe the illness representation of parents of children with asthma 2. Identify the discrepancies between the "professional model" of asthma and the patient/family model" 3. Determine the impact of demographic and background characteristics on:
Outcome: Adequate medication regimen Appropriate health care seeking
ASTHMA PROGRAM - COMMUNITY BASED
Description: 2/06-1/10 This program is a school based initiative to improve the delivery of preventive care to young urban children with persistent asthma. The program also includes a home-based smoke reduction initiative for children exposed to secondhand smoke inTarget: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children
Department: 2600 (Pediatrics)
Objective: To reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for urban children with asthma.
Outcome: Symptom-free days, quality of life, emergency visits, hospitalizations, absenteeism
ASTHMA SUPPORT GROUP
Description: The asthma support group provides monthly meetings free of charge and open to the public for asthma patients and their families (Monthly meetings 2005-2006)Target: Disabled
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1913 (Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care)
Objective: Obtain support from medical professionals as well as other patients and family members dealing with asthma. Provide a resource for asthma related information and education
Outcome: In collaboration with RCAN, The Mary Parkes Center is a program site location for monthly meetings as well as providing speakers, literature and resources to those in need as identified within the group.
ASTHMA UPDATE
Description: 11th Annual professional educational program, offering health care members around the Rochester community with a fully accredited asthma teaching program.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults Seniors
Ages: 1913 (Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care)
Department: At the conclusion of the program participants will have increased knowledge in the field of asthma, allergy, and lung disease.
Objective: Provide an educational opportunity to the community of physicians, nurses, mid-level providers, and respiratory therapists on the topics of asthma, allergy, and other lung related illnesses.
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BABY LOVE
Description: The Baby Love program is a social work/paraprofessional home visitor team model designed to improve the health and welfare of mothers, infants and their families. Family service plans are developed and implemented to address health, social and environmentTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Infants Teens Adults
Department: 2800 (Strong Health Social Work)
Objective: To improve prenatal outcomes in a population of high-risk, poor, minority women and teens. To reduce psychosocial risk factors that impact health outcomes for mothers and newborns. To educate at risk women in behavioral changes that will reduce the inci
Outcome: Recent evaluation of the Baby Love Program by staff of the Monroe Plan for Medical Care revealed that since contracting with Baby Love in 2003 for high risk pregnant members of the Monroe Plan, NICU admission rates for Monroe Plan members dropped from 89.
BAD BLADDERS, GOOD KIDS
Description: Gave 2 presentations over the course of 2005-2006 to the National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York regarding children and bedwetting.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Children
Ages: 3000 (Urology)
Department: To educate about enuresis (bedwetting) To provide treatment options To dispel the common myths and misconceptions associated with bedwetting
Objective: 15 people were in attendance at each session. Families were able to ask questions about this issue and get expert advice.
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BAY WINDE HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
Description: Participation in a facility-based community health fair sponsored by BayWinde held on 9/8/05 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 3100 (Visiting Nurse Service)
Department: To distribute information on home care services and conduct blood pressure screening.
Objective: 100 blood pressures 125 booth visitors
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BETTER BREATHERS CLUB - COPD
Description: The Better Breathers Club provides monthly support group meetings, free of charge and open to the public, for patients and their families dealing with COPD.Target: Disabled
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 1913 (Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care)
Objective: Participants obtain support, socialization and resources from medical professionals as well as other members dealing with COPD. Provide resources through information and education for lung related illnesses.
Outcome: The Mary Parkes Center is a program site location for monthly meetings, as well as providing speakers, literature, and resources to those in need as identified within the targeted group.
BEYOND ADVANCED BURN LIFE SUPPORT
Description: Course developed by the burn center staff to build on Advanced Burn Life support. The course is taught, primarily, to hospitals in the community who do not typically take care of burns. This will increase the capacity of the community to respond to a buTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 2901 (Surgery - Burn/Trauma Division)
Department: Increase the level of burn care knowledge for nurses, physicians, EMT's and paramedics Increase the community's capacity to respond in the event of a burn mass casualty incident
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Outcome: Blow the Whistle on Asthma (162)
BLOW THE WHISTLE ON ASTHMA
Description: Annual fund raising event to increase funds for asthma related research for the American Lung Association of the Finger Lakes. Annual program offering during the month of MayTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: All Ages
Ages: 1913 (Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care)
Department: The Mary Parkes Strong Breathers will raise a minimum of $1000 for ALA asthma related research by active participation in the weekend event
Objective: Provide a team of walkers "Mary Parkes Strong Breathers" to participate in the walk and support the fund raising efforts set forth by American Lung Association to enhance asthma related research efforts.
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BONE LEAD LEVEL TESTING IN ROCHESTER CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Description: Lead exposure as measured by skeletal lead levels is being performed as part of a research project.Target: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children Teens
Department: 2500 (Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation)
Objective: To define the historic exposure to lead of children and adolescents in the City of Rochester
Outcome: The outcomes will be used for a research project on lead exposure and osteoporosis
BREAST CANCER BASICS - EXXON MOBIL EMPLOYEES
Description: Session devoted to issues of diagnosis, treatment and follow up of breast cancer; included early detection and prevention strategiesTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 300 (Cancer Center)
Department: 1. To provide evidence based information on the detection, diagnoses and treatment of breast cancer. 2. To dispel common myths about the disease.
Objective: Attendees will be better educated about early detection and screening. Informaton about breast cancer and its treatment will be factual.
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BREAST CARE CENTER OUTREACH
Description: Provide information about mammograms and the importance of regular screening (Urban League Health Fair, Harley School Wellness Fair, Women's Life Expo, Minority Women's Health Conference, Boys and Girls Club Health Fair, AIDS Rochester Women's Health WTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 1700 (Highland Hospital)
Objective: To provide education to the community about Highland Hospital services that will help them lead healthier lives and to provide information specific to mammography services and the importance of regular screenings.
Outcome: Materials distributed to the community Number of attendees that seek out services at the Highland Breast Care Center
BURN CAMP
Description: Day camp for child burn survivors ages 5-15. Participation by burn center nursing, social work, providers, and therapists. Acted as organizers and counselors as well as provided entertainment.Target: Child burn survivors
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children Teens
Department: 2901 (Surgery - Burn/Trauma Division)
Objective: To provide a fun, safe experience and allow children to meet others who have shared similar experiences
Outcome: Accommodate as many children as possible Provide fun experience for children who have may have social difficulties related to their burns
CAMP BRONCHOPOWER
Description: Camp Bronchopower is a three day, two night camp designed to be a fun educational experience to improve the management of asthma for children ages 6-12 with moderate to severe asthma. August 23, 24, 25 (2005)Target: Disabled Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children Teens
Department: 1913 (Medicine - Pulmonary Critical Care)
Objective: At the conclusion of camp the attendees will obtain asthma education in a fun filled, camp like atmosphere, and relate with other children in the community who are dealing with asthma
Outcome: Enroll 50 children with the diagnosis of moderate to severe asthma. Obtain information regarding asthma related needs within this group of children and provide appropriate resources. Enhance self esteem and image for those asthma patients who attend
CARING AND SHARING CHILD CARE CENTER - ORAL SCREENING & EDUCATION
Description: Two dental hygienists provided oral health education, resource materials and dental screenings for 45 children, ages 2-16, at the February 22, 2006 event at a daycare in the cityTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: Promote awareness of oral health resources and educational materials for low-income residents in the community.
Outcome: Improved awareness of dental service sites available in the community. Improved oral health education of low-income residents.
CEASE - REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE EXPOSURE TO CHILDREN
Description: This is a pilot randomized controlled trial to reduce children's exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) via interventions by pediatricians in Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) settings, funded by grants from the American Legacy Foundation and the RobertTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Infants Children Adults
Ages: 2600 (Pediatrics)
Department: To refine components of office systems and counseling interventions for parental tobacco control in pediatric outpatient settings. To pilot test the feasibility and efficacy of parental tobacco control strategies in pediatric office settings.
Objective: Provider experience with training procedures and materials, adherence to systematic screening and counseling (survey of providers). Parent report of SHS counseling and referral to internet-based adjunct materials. Parent smoking cessation rates and SHS
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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
Description: Annual operating funds to support the Center for Community HealthTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: All Ages
Ages: 600 (Center for Community Health)
Department: Improve health and quality of life in the Greater Rochester region and reduce health disparities through community based activities and partnerships Enhance URMC's recognition as a national leader in Community Health Continue to promote Community He
Objective: Integrate community health improvement initiatives with clinical services to address risk factors and barriers associated with poor health, health disparities and disease Conduct research and program evaluation to further understand the etiology of p
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CHERRY RIDGE HEALTH FAIR & TOWN HALL MEETING
Description: Participation in community-based health fair sponsored by Cherry Ridge held on 1/28/06 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 3100 (Visiting Nurse Service)
Department: To distribute information on home care services and conduct blood pressure screening.
Objective: 50 blood pressures 25 booth visitors
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CHIC - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CLERKSHIP
Description: The CHIC clerkship is a four-week experience in Community Health for 4th year medical students including a specific project aimed at improving community health. Various sites are accessed within the Rochester metropolitan area for the clerkship, incluTarget: Disabled Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 900 (DCPM & Clinical Research)
Objective: 1. To learn how to improve significant community health issues affecting one's community. 2. To learn the appropriate methods to develop epidemiological studies using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. 3. To learn how to assess and control co
Outcome: The student on the Community Health Improvement Clerkship will be responsible for conducting a complete community health improvement project (or participate in an ongoing project or strategy) within the Rochester community. He/she will be responsible for
CLIC-ON-HEALTH
Description: CLIC-on-Health, founded in 2002, is a partnership of libraries, health organizations, and educational institutions. Its goal is to provide all people of Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Wyoming, and Wayne Counties with the quality information and resources thTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: All Ages
Ages: 1300 (Edward G. Miner Library)
Department: Mission: To provide the people of the greater Rochester area with the high-quality information and resources they need to make wise lifestyle and healthcare choices so that Rochester can become a healthier community. Goals: Publicity/Market Research:
Objective: 1) Web portal to high quality health information, including a searchable database of more than 400 local health organizations. 2) Training for over 100 seniors at 14 senior centers in the Rochester area including: using computers, using the Internet, and
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COLLEGE IMPLEMENTATION CAPACITY STUDY (CICS)
Description: This program is designed to adapt the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program, which has been cited as a model for suicide prevention, to college settings. Six universities are involved in the implementation capacity study. The start date of the study wasTarget: Minority
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults
Department: 900 (DCPM & Clinical Research)
Objective: The goal of the study is to implement three common interventions across six university sites, beginning in late August 2006.
Outcome: Pre and post intervention data on: referral patterns for mental health for students, increases in knowledge, awareness and skills in gatekeepers, increases in assessment of suicidality in students by professional mental health counselors, and long term b
COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CANCER PROGRAM
Description: Programs designed to educate patients and families about the latest issues in Breast Cancer treatment.Target: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 300 (Cancer Center)
Department: 1. To update the attendees with new information on Breast Cancer Surgery. 2. To provide a panel discussion discussing treatment options for breast cancer where participants could ask questions of several disciplines, including medical oncology, radia
Objective: Better knowledge of treatment options Better knowledge and access to support services
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DENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS SCREENING SERVICES
Description: As a part of an ongoing dental surveillance contract with the Monroe County Department of Health (MCDOH), Eastman Dental conducted a comprehensive oral health survey of Rochester City School District children between 7 and 12 years of age. A trained andTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children Teens
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To assemble oral health data for MCDOH to assess oral health disease trends.
Outcome: Assessment of the prevalence of oral disease and disorders with emphasis on dental caries and associated risk factors in RCSD elementary schools. Assessment of oral health status of recent immigrant and Latino children with comparisons to African-Ame
DENTAL HOME FOR CHILDREN PROJECT - DENTAL
Description: The Dental Home for Children Project is a collaboration between Eastman Dental Center and the Social Work Division of the University of Rochester Medical Center. The Project addresses unmet dental needs of low-income children who receive urgent and sporadTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: Goal 1: To improve the oral health of urban, low-income children with untreated dental disease and a history of urgent and episodic care. Objective 1: Two hundred children/families will be provided case management/outreach services to positively impac
Outcome: By end April 2006, 203 children have been enrolled in the program since its inception. Approximately 108 children/families have responded to efforts and continue to receive case management; 20 children have completed treatment at Eastman Dental Center an
DENTAL HOME FOR CHILDREN PROJECT - STRONG SOCIAL WORK
Description: The Dental Home for Children Project is a collaboration between Eastman Dental Center and the Social Work Division of the University of Rochester Medical Center. The Dental Home for Children Project addresses unmet dental needs of low-income children whoTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children
Department: 2800 (Strong Health Social Work)
Objective: Goal 1: To improve the oral health of urban, low-income children with untreated dental disease and a history of urgent and episodic care. Objective 1: Two hundred children/families will be provided case management /outreach services to positively
Outcome: By end April 2006, 203 children have been enrolled in the program since its inception. Approximately 108 children/families have responded to efforts and continue to receive case management; 20 children have completed treatment at Eastman Dental Center an
DENTISTRY - ADONAI MINISTRIES HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES FAIR
Description: Provided oral health education and resource materials at the August 2005 eventTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured Other
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: Promote awareness of oral health resources and educational materials for low-income residents in the community.
Outcome: Improved awareness of dental service sites available in the community. Improved oral health education of low-income residents.
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED DENTAL CLINIC
Description: The dental clinic, housed at Monroe Community Hospital, provides comprehensive oral healthcare services to the developmentally disabled patients of Monroe and its surrounding counties. It is funded with institutional dollars and provides 1,420 patient viTarget: Disabled Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To provide comprehensive oral health services for the developmentally disabled
Outcome: Increase oral health services to the developmentally disabled population. Provide dental residents with opportunities to develop the kinds of awareness, knowledge, and skills that can strengthen effectiveness in working with developmentally disabled gr
DMJF OUTREACH DENTAL PROGRAM AT SCHOOL NO 17
Description: This oral health program is a highly effective interagency collaboration between UREDC, Unity, the Rochester City School District and Rochester Primary Care Network. Since July, 2002, comprehensive oral healthcare is provided to 3,600 adults and school cTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To focus on disparities in the distribution of dental services to the indigent, and to bridge the gap between the health care system, public health and the educational system
Outcome: Increase oral health services to the underserved children and adults of Rochester. Provide dental residents with opportunities to develop the kinds of awareness, knowledge, and skills that can strengthen effectiveness in working with multicultural grou
DOWNTOWN DENTAL CENTER
Description: Since its inception in January, 2000, the Downtown Dental Center has provided comprehensive oral healthcare services to the indigent and homeless populations. It is funded with institutional dollars and a HRSA grant for sliding fee scale discounts for thTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To focus on disparities in the distribution of dental services to the indigent, homeless and uninsured
Outcome: Increase oral health services to the underserved children in Rochester and its surrounding communities. Provide dental residents with opportunities to develop the kinds of awareness, knowledge, and skills that can strengthen effectiveness in working wi
ENHANCED ORAL HEALTH ACCESS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
Description: Eastman Dental Center, through funding from the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, trains dentists in the community to provide advanced-level operating room care at Strong Hospital to individuals with developmental disabilities.Target: Disabled
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities by increasing the dentists in the community caring for this population and reducing waiting times for care
Outcome: Two community dentists were credentialed and trained in 2005, resulting in improved oral health outcomes for 15 patients. Five additional dentists are expected to begin providing care in 2006
EVALUATION OF THE GO! KIDS OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM
Description: Start date 2004. We provide technical assistance on program evaluation to the Go!Kids program operated by the Children's Aid Society. Go!Kids is an obesity prevention program for preschool children and their families, located in several preschool sitesTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Children Adults
Department: 2600 (Pediatrics)
Objective: To provide technical assistance on program evaluation including instrument development, data collection, and data analysis.
Outcome: Increased nutritional knowledge
EVALUATION OF THE YWCA YOUNG PARENTS SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
Description: This project began in October 2005. We provide evaluation services to the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County specific to evaluating their Young Parents Support Services (YPSS) Program. The YPSS program provides school based case management services toTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Females
Ages: Teens Adults
Department: 2600 (Pediatrics)
Objective: This is a five year long program evaluation which will examine the impact of the YPSS program on various health, education and youth development outcomes for program participants.
Outcome: Better primary care access; better immunization; responsible sexuality; increased family support
FAMILY ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Description: The Family Advocate Program pairs families entering the child welfare system (i.e., Child Protective Services) with an advocate that has been through the system themselves. The addition of an advocate should enhance parental involvement in the case, thusTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: All Ages
Department: 2700 (Psychiatry)
Objective: Test the effectiveness of the Family Advocate program in reducing maltreatment reoccurrence in families with an open CPS case. Test the effectiveness of the Family Advocate program in reducing out-of-home placements in families with an open CPS case. Te
Outcome: Reduce reoccurrence of maltreatment, reduce out-of-home placements, increase parental empowerment
FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT CASE CONTROL STUDY OF LEAD & BRAIN CANCER
Description: 1 P30 ES01247 NIEHS Environmental Health Sciences Center Pilot Project Program Funded 01/01/06 - 12/31/06 Assess feasibility of conducting a case control study of brain cancer & lead body burden as measured in the boneTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Adults
Ages: 900 (DCPM & Clinical Research)
Department: The major goal of this project is to assess feasibility of conducting a case control study of brain cancer & lead body burden as measured in the bone
Objective: Evaluate onset of brain tumors
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FINGER LAKES GERIATRIC EDUCATION CENTER OF UPSTATE NEW YORK
Description: The Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center of Upstate New York, one of 50 such centers nationally, represents a consortium of academic centers in the region dedicated to enhancing the skills of the health area work force in order to provide the highest qTarget: Disabled Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 1911 (Medicine - Monroe Community Hospital)
Objective: Enhance care of older adults in the community through education of health care professionals
Outcome: Increase in the aging related knowledge base of health care professionals
FIT TO A T
Description: Fit to a T is a program to educate the community about osteoporosis and bone densitometry. The "T" refers to the t-score, a measure of ones fracture risk as measured by DXA. Rochester City Library - 4/27/06 Brighton Town Library - 5/4/06 Pittsford TTarget: Both Males and Females
Gender: Seniors
Ages: 2500 (Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation)
Department: Educate the community and increase awareness of osteoporosis
Objective: The expected outcome was to increase discussions between individuals and their doctors about osteoporosis and to increase diagnostic testing.
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FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENINGS
Description: September 21, 2005 - Free Prostate Cancer Screening at St. Joseph Neighborhood Center September 22, 2005 - Free Prostate Cancer Screening at University Urology, Clinton CrossingsTarget: Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Males
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 3000 (Urology)
Objective: To offer free prostate cancer screenings for men who have not been screened recently. To target those individuals that are less likely to get screened on a regular basis. To catch prostate cancer early and begin the appropriate treatment.
Outcome: 58 men attended the Clinton Crossings Screening. Six men had positive PSA's 11 men attending the St. Joseph's Neighborhood Screening. One screenee had a positive PSA.
GENE PATTERNS & THEIR PRODUCTS IN NEURO & COGNITIVE DISORDERS
Description: Proteomic Biomarker Discovery in PD (NIH - 8/2005) Discretionary FundsTarget: Disabled Minority Uninsured/Underinsured
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Adults Seniors
Department: 500 (Center for Aging & Develop Biology)
Objective: To determine if there are differences in patterns of genes and their products in blood between people with specific neurologic disorders and healthy adults.
Outcome: Identify biomarkers to improve diagnosis of specific neurologic diseases.
GERIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINIC
Description: The Geriatric Dentistry Clinic provides comprehensive oral healthcare services to the geriatric patients of Monroe Community Hospital. It is funded with institutional dollars and provides 2200 patient visits per year.Target: Disabled Uninsured/Underinsured Other
Gender: Both Males and Females
Ages: Seniors
Department: 1100 (Dentistry)
Objective: To provide comprehensive oral health services for the residents of Monroe Community Hospital.
Outcome: