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UR Medicine Tobacco Treatment Program on WDKX
On episode 44 of WDKX's Check Your Health podcast, Susan Gasparino, MD, MPH, pediatrician and director of our clinical and community-based programs, joined host Shaun Nelms, EdD, vice president of community partnerships at the University of Rochester, to talk about smoking risks, the many benefits of quitting, and resources available to help you succeed.
Brenda Tesini, MD, Responds to Drug Resistant Bacteria Being on the Rise
Brenda Tesini, MD, infectious disease physician and co-principal investigator of the Emerging Infections Program located at our Center, spoke with News 8 WROC Rochester about NDM-CRE, a unique type of drug-resistant bacteria recently on the rise across the U.S, and what members of our team have seen after conducting population-based surveillance among residents of Monroe County.
Addressing Severe Maternal Morbidity
A group of local leaders has been meeting regularly to try and address the grave issue of maternal morbidity in Monroe County and our region. The group was convened as a result of our annual Dr. Bernard Guyer Lecture Series. Tracy Webber, CNM, DNP, MPA, director of the Midwifery Division at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), and Eva Pressman, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at URMC, spoke with Racquel Stephen on WXXI News Connections about addressing disparities in maternal health.
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
Lead Registered Dietitian April Ho spoke with News WROC Rochester about research around protein intake and what it means for the average individual.
Video Archive
- Dr. Nancy Bennett joins panel on COVID-19 vaccine distribution, research and more.
- Dr. Geoffrey Williams shares tips to stop smoking
- Lifestyle Counselor Jennifer Lee, CPT, demonstrates heart-healthy exercises
- Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati discusses antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes (HANYS Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative podcast)
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Looking for more preventive health resources? Our clinical team shares cooking demonstrations, exercise tips and more on our patient resources page.
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