Centering the Family Voice
Started in 2020, The FCP is the feeder program for several volunteer family engagement opportunities at GCH, and helps connect parents and caregivers with opportunities to offer input to improve care ...
Community
Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin’s Milestone Shines Spotlight on CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) helped save Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and inspired countless people to learn. UR Medicine and the American Heart Association are expanding CPR readiness in ...
URMC Partners with Five Star Bank in Pilot Project to Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities
Five Star Bank and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) announced an innovative partnership intended to expand health care access in rural communities in Upstate New York.
CPR Training Kits Expand Access to Life-Saving Skill
Learning CPR is now easier than ever. A new program adds Hands-Only CPR Training Kits to the Monroe County Library System, which means people can gain this life-saving skill in the comfort of their ...
Community Collaboration Fuels a Compelling Grassroots Perspective
The first time Karen Mustian, Ph.D., a Wilmot Cancer Institute research leader, met the Reverend Patrina Freeman and a group of community advisors, she was so moved that she wept. Freeman is part of ...
Dungeons and Dragons: How Youth Use their Love of the Arts to Drive Therapeutic Outcomes
A group comprised of current and past patients in the GCH art therapy program are planning to stage the play She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen, at OFC theater
Coping with Cancer: Webster Football Coach Practices What He Preaches
Scott Deuschle tapped strength he learned from sports, and community support, to tackle head and neck cancer.
The Secret to Loving Every Sports Game—No Matter the Outcome
Why do we feel so strongly about our teams? Is there a way to avoid the deep letdown of a loss? Craig Cypher, PsyD, CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant), an expert in performance psychology ...
Palliative, Hospice Care Can Help Ease Difficult Times
When facing serious illness, understanding the distinctions between palliative and hospice care can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity and overall well-being.
HRSA Grant Supports Expanding Family Medicine Residency Program to Include Rural Health Initiatives
A three-year $750K HRSA grant to the University of Rochester Medical Center will support the training of Family Medicine residents in a rural setting and help increase access to Family Medicine and ...