Patient Care URMC Takes Ownership of Former Lakeside Property By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 15, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center officially closed on Lakeside Health System’s property in Brockport, taking ownership of the former Lakeside Memorial Hospital facility and ushering in a ...
Education Partnership Aims to Educate Young Parents about Bathroom Safety By Rebecca Youmell Aug. 14, 2013 The Rochester chapter of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids (IFCK) recently partnered with Monroe County’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), through the Monroe County Health Department, to host an ...
Patient Care Former Lakeside Practices, Spencerport Urgent Care Become URMC Strong West on Monday By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jul. 11, 2013 URMC on Monday morning will officially acquire the Lakeside Health System’s clinical practices and Spencerport urgent care, transferring the entities over to Strong Memorial’s Hospital’s license.
Research Socioeconomic Status Plays Major Role in Opioid Pain Control By Leslie Orr Jun. 26, 2013 Patients in moderate to severe pain in emergency rooms across the U.S. are less likely to receive opioid pain medications if they are black, Hispanic, poor, or have less education, compared to more ...
Research Study Suggests New Way of Thinking about Brain Injury – As Autoimmune Disorder By Emily Boynton Mar. 6, 2013 A study from researchers at URMC and the Cleveland Clinic suggests a new way of thinking about concussions: That the brain degeneration observed among professional football players (including the ...
Community URMC Helping Young Skiers Stay Safe on the Slopes By URochester Medicine Communications Feb. 3, 2013 The Kessler Trauma Program from the University of Rochester Medical Center and Bristol Mountain Winter Resort are joining forces to help young skiers and snowboarders avoid injury. The one-day event ...
Updated Statement on the Conditions of Webster Firefighters from Nicole Stassen, M.D., Trauma Surgeon, Kessler Burn & Trauma Center By Teri D'Agostino Dec. 26, 2012 Both firefighters injured in Monday’s shooting are convalescing and doing as well as I would expect at this stage. Mr. Scardino and Mr. Hofstetter are both receiving supportive care and are making ...
Statement from Joseph Hofstetter and Theodore Scardino, Webster firefighters injured in Monday’s incident By Teri D'Agostino Dec. 26, 2012 We wish to thank the community – and the nation – for the heartwarming response to Monday’s tragic incident. We deeply appreciate your compassion and support as we focus on recovering from our ...
Patient Care Harbor House Receives $77,317 in Donations to Support Home with a Heart By Leslie White Dec. 19, 2012 Harbor House, a home-away-from-home for out-of-town patients and families who come to University of Rochester Medical Center for heart failure or critical care, recently received $77,317 in donations ...
Patient Care Magnet Ingestion Injuries on the Rise Among Children By Rebecca Youmell Nov. 18, 2012 With many new toys hitting store shelves this holiday season, there is a lot to consider when picking the perfect gift for a child. While young ones may be creating their wish lists with a focus on ...
