Research 25 Years Later, Studying the Health Effects of 9/11 By Mark Michaud Sep. 10, 2026 What began with researchers studying World Trade Center dust has evolved into 25 years of environmental health research, occupational medicine, and clinical care for those exposed during the 9/11 ...
Research Researchers Study the Two-for-One Benefits of Boosting Physical Activity While Quitting Smoking By Leslie Orr Aug. 7, 2026 The NIH awarded a $2 million grant to a Wilmot Cancer Institute team for this project.
Community Highland Named "Best Hospital" for Third Consecutive Year By Dave Overacker Jul. 28, 2026 It's a three-peat! Highland Hospital has once again been named Best Hospital in the Rochester Business Journal and Daily Record Reader Rankings, earning the honor for the third consecutive year.
Community Firearm Injury Prevention Program Begins New Chapter With CCHP By Rebecca Youmell Jun. 24, 2026 Previously housed under the Department of Psychiatry, the Firearm Injury Prevention Program (FIPP) will officially move under the Center for Community Health & Prevention (CCHP) starting July 1, ...
Community All Families Deserve Sun Protection: One Initiative is Improving Access to Sunscreen By Rebecca Youmell Jun. 18, 2026 Medical student Ella Engels noticed something in talking with the community about sun safety: for some families, access to sunscreen is not so simple. She set out to address this problem, just as the ...
People Elaine Hill Selected for Prestigious Leadership Fellowship By URochester Medicine Communications Jun. 2, 2026 The latest in the growing list of University of Rochester Medicine faculty selected for the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship is Elaine Hill, PhD.
Research A Single Mission: Protecting People and Places—Introducing Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences By Mark Michaud May. 27, 2026 The new department combines nationally recognized strengths in toxicology, epidemiology, policy, and community health research and will build upon decades of leadership in environmental health, ...
Community Building Healthier Communities: Satcher Awards Honor Those Making a Difference By Rebecca Youmell May. 8, 2026 The 17th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards and Special Public Health Grand Rounds, a two-day event hosted by University of Rochester Medicine’s Center for Community Health ...
Patient Care Gum Disease vs. Periodontal Disease: What’s the Difference? By Sydney Burrows Apr. 28, 2026 Gum disease and periodontal disease are related but not exactly the same. Here’s what to look for, treatment options, and tips on how to maintain a healthy smile.
Research Team Science Showcase: The People and Partnerships Moving Microplastics Research Forward By Mark Michaud Feb. 9, 2026 Public concern about microplastics and health has grown sharply over the past several years. Questions like “Are plastic cutting boards safe?” and “Should I drink out of plastic water bottles?” are ...
