Tag: patients and families

Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being, but is often overlooked. Our experts in pelvic conditions at the University of Rochester Medical Center explain how to strengthen pelvic floor ...

An adorable baby with a feeding problem gets help from Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Division of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine.

Leukemia cells use taurine to produce energy and grow, a study in Nature by a Wilmot Cancer institute team shows.

Sports head injuries can be serious. URMC expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian explains signs of concussions and hidden hits, safer play measures, treatments, and research.

Javen Jackson’s journey is one of incredible strength and love, sustained by a resilient family spirit. It is defined by survival, loss, and miracles that arose in the family’s despair.

Can you have a stroke without knowing it? Learn the signs of silent stroke, early stroke symptoms, differences between men and women, and what to do in an emergency.

Deirdre Salanger, MHA, a health care administrator with deep experience at high-profile urban health systems, will join URMC as chief operating officer of Strong Memorial Hospital beginning July 21. ...

UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital recently provided its 1,000th heart pump, a lifesaving therapy for patients with advanced heart failure. This milestone has been attained by only a handful of ...

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection. But, can men get BV—or play a role in its transmission? Here's what you need to know about BV, how male partners can affect its recurrence, and ...

Planning for your medical care is vital to ensure your wishes are honored if you become unable to speak for yourself. Follow these steps to understand and set up a healthcare proxy, advance directive ...