Research Ritchlin to Lead Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Division By URMC Communications Jul. 15, 2013 Effective immediately, Christopher T. Ritchlin, M.D., M.P.H, assumes his new role as chief of Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Patient Care Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Honors URMC for Excellent Cardiac Care By Leslie White Jul. 14, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center today received Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ SM designation for delivering quality and cost-efficient cardiac care, as part of the ...
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.
Patient Care Bike Rodeos Educate Kids on Safety and Road Rules By Rebecca Youmell Jul. 7, 2013 Kohl's Pedal Patrol, a program created by Golisano Children's Hospital and Kohl's Cares, works with Rochester's Injury Free Coalition for Kids to provide youth with bike rodeos throughout the summer. ...
Research Socioeconomic Status Plays Major Role in Opioid Pain Control By URMC Communications Jun. 26, 2013 Blacks, Hispanics, poor people, and those with lower education are less likely than more affluent people to received opiods for moderate to severe pain in emergency rooms – pointing to the need for a ...
Research American Cancer Society Awards $2M for Diverse Cancer Research By Leslie Orr Jun. 24, 2013 A pair of grants from the American Cancer Society will support two University of Rochester Medical Center researchers to improve patient-centered care and communication; and to gain a better ...
Patient Care URMC’s Flaum Eye Institute Hosts Finger Lakes Eye Fair July 10 in Geneva By Leslie White Jun. 24, 2013 Need new eyeglasses or prescription sunglasses? The Finger Lakes Eye Fair, sponsored by the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, offers the opportunity check out new ...
Research Pearson Leaving for New Position in Florida By Mark Michaud Jun. 21, 2013 Thomas Pearson, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. will be leaving the University of Rochester Medical Center to become the executive vice president for Research and Education at the University of Florida Health ...
Patient Care U.S. News Lauds Golisano Children's Hospital Orthopaedics Care By URMC Communications Jun. 19, 2013 For the fifth consecutive year, Golisano Children’s Hospital’s orthopaedic specialists have earned a place among the Best Children’s Hospitals listing, according to U.S. News & World Report. ...
People URMC Mourns the Loss of Cindi J. Barry By Lori Barrette Jun. 19, 2013 Widely respected long-term-care professional Cindi J. Barry, administrator of The Highlands at Brighton since 2005, passed away on Friday, June 14. Barry inspired and directed a transformation of the ...