A “Fresh Start” for Patients

Highland introduces the Fresh Start Menu for inpatients, one piece of Highland’s ongoing effort to address root causes of chronic illness. The menu is a suggested four-day rotation of whole-food plant-based breakfast, lunch, and dinner. No specific diet order is required for patients to be able to order these items. Handouts are available to educate patients about the field of Lifestyle Medicine, and the connection between diet and health.

MyChart Disponible en Español! (MyChart is Available in Spanish)

MyChart’s online portal is now available in Spanish! UR Medicine patients and their family members for whom Spanish is the primary or preferred language now have better access to their health and wellness plans. The translation to Spanish can assist a notable volume of our patient population with managing appointments and receiving notifications regarding their health care.

It Takes a Village

Highland did exceptionally well when The Joint Commission completed its triennial unannounced survey of the hospital in December.

Highland Hospital Tower Project Eyes Completion Summer 2023

Highland Hospital’s Patient Tower Project, a modernization effort that will enable the hospital to provide private rooms for nearly all patients, is drawing closer to completion. The tower will ensure that more private rooms are available for patient care and is adding to the existing hospital campus without the hospital having to expand its footprint.

Highland Provides Access to Health Care for Vulnerable Population

Highland Hospital’s inpatient medicine consult service for patients experiencing homelessness provides specialized care for some of Rochester’s most vulnerable. Mike Hudson, M.D., Highland Hospitalist, launched a consult service which focuses on the unique challenges of those experiencing homelessness. He worked with Highland leadership to create this initiative which takes a holistic approach to care for the homeless.