Research How To Know When a ‘Rash’ is Serious? Video Chat! By Leslie Orr Apr. 27, 2012 Rose Ferrara looks as spry at 97 as some people do at 77, but if a health concern arises outside of a regularly scheduled doctor’s appointment she would rather not leave her comfortable home to get ...
Patient Care New Program Provides Comprehensive Care for Memory Disorder Patients and Families By Mark Michaud Mar. 29, 2012 The University of Rochester Medical Center has opened the doors on a unique and innovative program that provides comprehensive evaluation, care, and support for people and families coping with ...
Research Older Adults Who Sleep Poorly React to Stress with Increased Inflammation By URMC Communications Mar. 1, 2012 Older adults who sleep poorly have an altered immune system response to stress that may increase risk for mental and physical health problems, according to a study led by a University of Rochester ...
Patient Care The Highlands at Pittsford Awarded Five-Year CARF Reaccreditation By Lori Barrette Jan. 31, 2012 The Highlands at Pittsford retirement community has earned its third five-year reaccreditation from CARF International. Founded as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF ...
Research Conwell Named to National Health Care Innovations Program By URMC Communications Jan. 4, 2012 Yeates Conwell, M.D., professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been selected for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program.
Research T. Franklin Williams, Pioneer and National Leader of Geriatric Medicine, Dies By URMC Communications Nov. 27, 2011 T. Franklin Williams, M.D., a founding father of the field of geriatric medicine in the United States and a mentor and model for dozens of geriatricians, died at his home in Rochester, N.Y., Friday, ...
Research Rochester Study: Age a Big Factor in Prostate Cancer Deaths By Leslie Orr Oct. 18, 2011 Contrary to common belief, men age 75 and older are diagnosed with late-stage and more aggressive prostate cancer and thus die from the disease more often than younger men, according to a University ...
Research Nursing Home Hospitalizations Often Driven by Payer Status By Mark Michaud Oct. 2, 2011 The decision by nursing homes whether or not to treat an ill resident on-site or send them to a hospital are often linked to that person’s insurance status. A new study out this month shows that on ...
Patient Care The Highlands at Pittsford Breaks Ground on Major Expansion By Lori Barrette Sep. 28, 2011 The Highlands at Pittsford, a senior living community affiliated with the University of Rochester, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, will celebrate the ground-breaking for a $4.8 million expansion, the highlight ...
Patient Care Wine Tasting, Auction to Benefit Residents of The Living Center By Lori Barrette Sep. 1, 2011 The Living Center at The Highlands at Pittsford will host its fourth annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, on the campus of the senior living community.