Community "Rainbow Classic" Brings Color to Future Children's Hospital Teen Lounge By Rebecca Youmell Dec. 17, 2013 Basketball fans and Golisano Children’s Hospital supporters will fill the University of Rochester’s Palestra bleachers Friday evening (Dec. 20) when the Pittsford Mendon and Pittsford Sutherland ...
Patient Care 6 Tips for Coping with Cancer Over the Holidays By Strategic Communications Dec. 16, 2013 Holidays can be joyful times that create lasting memories. But, if you have cancer, or are caring for someone who does, you may find this season especially challenging. Social worker Sandra Sabatka ...
Education Storybook Signing to Benefit Friends of Strong Pet Therapy Program By URochester Medicine Communications Dec. 13, 2013 Friends of Strong and a few of its canine companions from Strong PETS (Pets Engaged in Therapeutic Socialization) will host a book signing for co-authors Ann Lacey and Mike Fess for their illustrated ...
Education SMH Liver Recipient, Volunteer to Ride on Donate Life Float in Rose Parade By Karin Gaffney Christensen Dec. 12, 2013 Everything is coming up roses for Richard Perez, a 10-year liver recipient, who will represent the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network and Solid Organ ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Center Launches Inpatient Smoking Cessation Initiative By URochester Medicine Communications Dec. 10, 2013 The Wilmot Cancer Center at the URMC is helping patients navigate the complexities of quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis with the introduction of an in-patient smoking cessation program—the ...
Patient Care Jones Memorial and URMC Expand Neurology and Cardiology Services By Mark Michaud Dec. 9, 2013 Jones Memorial Hospital is expanding its collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center through new neurology and cardiology services in Wellsville, NY.
Patient Care High Blood Pressure? Shake the Salt Habit By Lori Barrette Dec. 9, 2013 Next time you reach for the salt shaker, stop and think: How much salt do you really need? Sure, it’s tasty and plays a part in your nutrition. But too much salt may raise your blood pressure. UR ...
Patient Care Highland Family Medicine Receives Award for Successfully Treating Depression By Karin Gaffney Christensen Dec. 5, 2013 The Greater Rochester Health Foundation has recognized the work of Thomas L. Campbell, M.D., URMC’s Highland Family Medicine practice and the Anthony L. Jordan Health Center through a Robert ...
Research Corneal Surgeon Commits More Than $4M to University of Rochester in Memory of Late Wife By Leslie White Dec. 5, 2013 Longtime Flaum Eye Institute ophthalmologist James Aquavella, M.D., recently committed more than $4 million to the University of Rochester in memory of his late wife, Kay, who was a nurse, educator, ...
Patient Care New Technology Revolutionizes Imaging for Pediatric Spine Patients By URochester Medicine Communications Dec. 3, 2013 For the first time, pediatric spinal patients in upstate New York have access to new imaging technology that dramatically decreases their radiation exposure while producing more precise images with ...
