Patient Care Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening By Lori Barrette Oct. 3, 2018 It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which annually sheds light on the importance of early detection. UR Medicine women's imaging specialist Dr. Avice O'Connell answers a few questions women commonly ...
Community $1.8M Grant Supports Life-Changing Cancer Services Across the Finger Lakes Region By Karin Gaffney Christensen Oct. 1, 2018 The URMC Center for Community Health and Prevention will use the state funding to expand its Cancer Services Program of Monroe County to the surrounding of Seneca, Yates, Wayne, Ontario and ...
Patient Care New Book by UR Medicine Gynecologist, Wilmot Experts Explores Menopause and Breast Cancer By Lydia Fernandez Jul. 12, 2018 UR Medicine gynecologist James R. Woods Jr., M.D., and experts from Wilmot Cancer Institute have compiled a new book titled The Little Book of Menopause: Living with the Challenges of Breast Cancer.
Patient Care YMCA of Greater Rochester, UR Medicine Announce Exclusive Collaboration By Karin Gaffney Christensen May. 15, 2018 Area residents will have greater access to UR Medicine wellness programs and clinical services at 17 YMCA of Greater Rochester locations, under terms of a collaboration agreement announced today.
Patient Care Gift of Life Provides Strength, Hope to Auburn Woman, Family By Leslie White May. 11, 2018 As Mother’s Day nears, Roberta Watkins says only a hug from her 9-year-old compares with the extraordinary gift she received two weeks ago at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital. A generous donor ...
Research Researchers Partner with Moms to Overcome Breastfeeding Obstacles By Leslie Orr May. 2, 2018 The message, “breast is best” may be familiar and powerful, but it’s not enough to get some women to breastfeed. A new University of Rochester Medical Center project creates a partnership with ...
Research NIH Study to Examine Long-Term Effects of Pregnancy on Maternal Health, Biology By Patrick Broadwater Apr. 16, 2018 Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are examining which metabolic changes of pregnancy may persist into the postpartum years and how this may contribute to an increased risk for ...
Patient Care Ninth Annual CARE After Cancer Event is April 19 By Barbara Ficarra Mar. 8, 2018 Enjoy an evening of fun while supporting cancer survivors at the ninth annual C.A.R.E. Fundraising Event and Silent Auction sponsored by UR Medicine’s Strong Fertility Center, 7 -9 p.m. on Thursday, ...
Education UR Medicine Marks Heart Month with Talks, Screenings in February By Leslie White Jan. 31, 2018 UR Medicine is observing American Heart Month by holding a series of community talks about ways to improve your heart health and health screenings throughout the month of February. “It’s important to ...
Education UR Medicine Boosts Women’s Heart Health with New, Larger Team By Leslie White Jan. 28, 2018 UR Medicine is tackling the growing, life-threatening problem of heart disease in women with Upstate New York’s largest team of female cardiovascular experts dedicated to the unique health challenges ...
