Patient Care Golisano Behavioral Health and Wellness Building Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony By Scott Hesel Jun. 18, 2020 The Golisano Behavioral Health and Wellness Building opened on June 18 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Research URMC researcher finds way to measure the risk of chronic pain before it is felt By Kelsie Smith Hayduk May. 19, 2020 The size of a small area of the brain – mostly known for its role in decision-making – is giving scientists insight into risk for chronic pain.
Patient Care URMC Awarded $6.7M to Combat Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities By Karin Christensen Jan. 13, 2020 The University of Rochester Medical Center has been named one of the three Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorder in the country, and awarded a $6.7 million federal grant to identify ...
Research $3.6M NIH Grant Funds Center for Social Ties and Aging Research By Patrick Broadwater Jan. 8, 2020 A new center at the University of Rochester is bringing together researchers to find new and innovative ways to promote social connectedness and the overall health of older adults caring for a loved ...
Patient Care Adolescent, Young Adult Clinics Open at UR Medicine’s Strong Recovery, Strong Ties By Karin Christensen Jan. 5, 2020 Two new Community Division programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center provide comprehensive care for adolescents and young adults facing both substance use and mental health concerns.
Research Tailor-made for Older Adults, New Tools Improve Oncologist-Patient Relations By Leslie Orr Nov. 6, 2019 A Wilmot Cancer Institute-led study in JAMA Oncology shows that when physicians fully appreciate the concerns of older adults with cancer, such as function and forgetfulness, it elevates patient care ...
Research Strong Student-Adult Relationships Lower Suicide Attempts in High Schools By Scott Hesel Sep. 9, 2019 High schools where students are more connected to peers and adult staff, and share strong relationships with the same adults, have lower rates of suicide attempts, according to a new study published ...
Patient Care Telemedicine Can Reduce ED Visits for People with Dementia By Lori Barrette Aug. 22, 2019 Though older adults with dementia have high rates of emergency department use for acute illnesses, a trip to the ED can be disruptive for them as they are at greater risk for delirium and other ...
Research Q&A with Paul Geha, M.D. By URMC Communications May. 24, 2019 Get to know new assistant professor Paul Geha, M.D.
Research Listening to Family Stories Helps Cancer Researchers Identify Gaps in Care By Leslie Orr Mar. 27, 2019 Families of cancer patients described three distinct experiences — “We Pretty Much Knew,” “Beating the Odds,” and “Left to Die” — in the final weeks of their loved one’s life. Wilmot Cancer Institute ...
