June 2022

David Holub, M.D., Named Director of Family Medicine Residency Program

David Holub, M.D., has been named the Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Holub, previously served as Associate Director for the past 11 years. He succeeds Stephen Schultz, M.D. who is stepping down after 20 years of leadership and service.

Grant Awarded to Improve Health of Patients with CHF

A two-year grant from the UR Medicine Quality Institute Dissemination and Implementation Grant Program for $100,000 will focus on reducing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) readmissions through lifestyle medicine consults.

Highland Ranks Nationally Among Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Highland is among hospitals ranked in 2022 Becker's Healthcare "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" list, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.

Highland Ranked #1 Hospital Nationwide for Not Ordering Unnecessary Tests

Highland Hospital has been named as the top hospital nationwide in a new study that looked at unnecessary hospital tests and procedures. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index ranked Highland first of the nearly 3,100 facilities on the list. Strong Memorial Hospital ranked tenth.

Highland and Strong Memorial Hospitals Achieve Highest Level of Age-Friendly Health System Certification

The University of Rochester Aging Institute announced that both Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals have been certified as Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) participants, part of a nationwide movement to improve health care for older adults.