Patient Care Avoiding Opioids After Surgery is Okay, Some Cancer Patients Say By Leslie Orr Jan. 5, 2021 Karen Kugel, R.N., a URMC oncology nurse for 30 years, recently released a small study, reported by the Oncology Nursing Society, that showed it is possible to control pain after gynecologic surgery ...
Patient Care Statement Regarding Maternity Safeguards and COVID-19 By URMC Communications Mar. 31, 2020 We have been fielding many inquiries today about a family that gave birth recently at Strong Memorial Hospital that was featured in the news. We want to protect the privacy of this family while ...
Patient Care UR Researcher Earns $1 Million Grant to Lead Statewide LGBT Cultural Competency Training By Barbara Ficarra Apr. 10, 2019 The New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute has awarded Brooke Levandowski, PhD, MPA of the UR Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology a five-year, $1 million grant for ...
Research Soybean Oil or Fish Oil? This Study’s Result Surprised Wilmot Cancer Researchers By Leslie Orr Feb. 27, 2019 Investigators discovered, unexpectedly, that soybean oil was better than fish oil for reducing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
Patient Care UR Medicine Offers Free Heart Health Screenings, Talks By Leslie White Jan. 23, 2019 UR Medicine is holding a series of talks about ways to improve your heart health and health screenings throughout the month of February, which is American Heart Month.
Research Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics By URMC Communications Jan. 22, 2019 The complex sugars found in human breastmilk, long believed to be fixed in their composition, may change in women who are taking probiotics.
Patient Care Lupus Education Program Set for Oct. 27 at URMC By Leslie White Oct. 12, 2018 Lupus-related skin changes, complementary therapies and the latest research advances are the focus of a half-day education program for patients and caregivers. The event will be held 8:30 a.m. to ...
Patient Care Breast Cancer: Simple Steps May Reduce Your Risk By Lori Barrette Oct. 8, 2018 Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among women. While treatments have improved significantly, prevention is always preferred. UR Medicine cancer specialist Dr. Alissa Huston shares some ...
Patient Care Q and A: Breast Cancer Screening By Lori Barrette Oct. 3, 2018 It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which annually sheds light on the importance of early detection. UR Medicine women's imaging specialist Dr. Avice O'Connell answers a few questions women commonly ...
Community $1.8M Grant Supports Life-Changing Cancer Services Across the Finger Lakes Region By Karin Christensen Oct. 1, 2018 The URMC Center for Community Health and Prevention will use the state funding to expand its Cancer Services Program of Monroe County to the surrounding of Seneca, Yates, Wayne, Ontario and ...