Patient Care HEAL Program Offers Holistic Care for Victims of Interpersonal Violence By Christine Roth Jan. 30, 2017 Victims of interpersonal violence (IPV) in the Rochester area now have a new resource that for the very first time gives them access to social, emotional and legal services all in one place. Overseen ...
Patient Care UR Medical Center Board Honors Top Staff with 2016 Excellence Awards By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 25, 2017 Ten individuals and four teams were honored for their dedication, service and outstanding patient care, with numerous examples cited of their extraordinary efforts.
Patient Care UR Mindfulness Expert Writes Book on Humanity in Medicine By Leslie Orr Jan. 24, 2017 Ronald Epstein, M.D., a University of Rochester Medical Center professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology, and Medicine, has written the first book for the general public about mindfulness in ...
Research URMC Launches World's First ECHO® Eating Disorders Clinic By Patrick Broadwater Jan. 23, 2017 Using videoconferencing, URMC experts train community providers to recognize and manage eating disorders.
Patient Care No Longer Science Fiction, Immunotherapy Offers Second Chances to Patients, New Opportunities for Research By Lydia Fernandez Dec. 28, 2016 Among today's most promising clinical developments, immunotherapy aims to boost, restore, or improve the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer.
Patient Care Winter Weight Gain: Why it Happens, What to Do By Lori Barrette Dec. 1, 2016 Shorter days, longer nights, cold weather, decreased exercise and changes in sleep habits all contribute to winter weight gain. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice for avoiding ...
Patient Care Eating Disorders and the Holidays: Helping Loved Ones Cope By Lori Barrette Nov. 22, 2016 Holidays—and their constant focus on food—can be especially challenging for the millions of Americans who struggle with eating disorders or negative body issues. Eating disorder specialist Mary ...
Education Grant Supports Local In-Home Visit Program for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Needs By Patrick Broadwater Oct. 13, 2016 A grant from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education provides funding for an innovative geriatric home visit program pairing local nurse practitioner students and medical ...
Research Director of National Institutes of Health Visits URMC By Emily Boynton Oct. 10, 2016 Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health met with students and junior researchers, toured labs and discussed exceptional opportunities in biomedical research.
Patient Care Cancer Care: Yoga Can Benefit Both Body and Mind By Lori Barrette Sep. 27, 2016 Yoga is an ancient practice, but modern research is finding it has many benefits for our health. UR Medicine’s Dr. Karen Mustian shares a few tips about yoga and how it may help people who have ...
