Community URMC Offering Free Physicals By URMC Communications Jan. 17, 2013 On two upcoming evenings, the University of Rochester Medical Center will be conducting free physicals for people of all ages. The UR School Health and Physicals program will be offered on January 31 ...
Research URMC Launches Effort to Improve Palliative Care in Nursing Homes By Mark Michaud Jan. 14, 2013 A project involving nursing homes from across upstate New York will seek to establish new standards and strengthen the quality of end-of-life care. The $1.9 million project is one of the first awards ...
Research URMC Study: How to Relax, Relieve Queasiness from Chemotherapy By Leslie Orr Jan. 8, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center is launching a large study across upstate New York, in its continuing quest to help cancer patients cope with nausea during chemotherapy by using relaxation ...
Education Strong Memorial Hospital’s Gala Wine Tasting Marks 22 Years By URMC Communications Jan. 6, 2013 Organizers of Rochester’s favorite wine tasting event have made improvements to reach out to beer lovers and also make it easier than ever to order tickets. The event is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. ...
Community “Rainbow Classic” Carries On Spirit of Giving By Rebecca Youmell Dec. 13, 2012 For the 12th consecutive year, the Pittsford Mendon and Pittsford Sutherland boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will face each other in the Rainbow Classic. Community members are ready to fill ...
Education Honor Crimes: URMC Starts the Conversation on Prevention and Awareness By URMC Communications Nov. 28, 2012 To shed daylight on the complex issue of honor crimes, the University of Rochester Medical Center is inviting the public and community stakeholders from the Rochester and Buffalo areas for two ...
Community Revamped Hospital Cafeteria, ‘Café 601,’ Puts Focus on Healthy Eating By URMC Communications Nov. 11, 2012 This week, after a multi-month, $6 million renovation, Strong Memorial Hospital proudly debuts its new cafeteria, Café 601.
Patient Care Allegany County Man Gets New Aortic Valve without Open Heart Surgery By Leslie White Oct. 16, 2012 A 91-year-old Belmont man was the first in the area to undergo a less invasive heart-valve replacement procedure at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The valve replacement technique is ...
Patient Care Southern Tier Woman Benefits from Less Invasive Heart Valve Replacement By Leslie White Oct. 9, 2012 A Painted Post woman is recovering after undergoing a less invasive heart-valve replacement procedure at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The valve replacement technique is meant for ...
Research Many Options, Good Outcomes, for Early-Stage Follicular Lymphoma By Leslie Orr Aug. 20, 2012 A University of Rochester Medical Center study challenges treatment guidelines for early stage follicular lymphoma, concluding that six different therapies can bring a remission, particularly if the ...
