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Dr. Annette Medina-WalpoleAnnette Medina-Walpole, M.D., Elected to American Geriatrics Society Board

Tamra West, RNFA, demonstrates her inventionHighland First to Use New OR Device Invented By One of Its Own Nurses

Michelle Hayes makes donation to Family Maternity CenterCouple Remembers Premature Twins with Donation to Family Maternity Center

Dr. O'Malley with patientHighland Offers Free Bariatric Seminars in Batavia, Corning in May

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Highland Nurse's Invention Takes Hold in OR

OR Nurse Tamra West demonstrates her inventionHighland Hospital Nurse Tamra West, RNFA, has developed a new device that improves on the standard techniques of securing patients to the OR table during surgeries. Highland was the first to use the Trendelenburg Positioner.


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Highland Doctors Host Free Workshops for Older Adults

Dr. Susan FriedmanHighland Hospital has partnered with Lifespan to offer older adults an opportunity to learn more about health issues affecting them. Susan Friedman, M.D., M.P.H., and Egan Allen, M.D., will host two free seminars.


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Highland Doctors Host Free Workshops for Older Adults

Dr. Susan FriedmanHighland Hospital has partnered with Lifespan to offer older adults an opportunity to learn more about health issues affecting them. Susan Friedman, M.D., M.P.H., and Egan Allen, M.D., will host two free seminars.


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Training for the Tour de Cure:
Three Employees Share Their Stories

graphic of a cyclist Highland has organized a team for the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure June 10. Follow three team members on Highland's Blogas they train.


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Newborn Babies at URMC Receive New Screening for Heart Defects

baby photo Staff is now screening newborns for critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) using a pulse oximeter. This test could prevent serious health problems and even death.


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