Are You Contagious? What You Need to Know Before Seeing a Provider
When is an illness contagious? When should you stay home from work or school to keep others from getting sick? Get the answers from UR Medicine.
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When to Get Your Flu Shot and Symptoms to Look for
Flu season is here: Learn when to get your flu shot and what symptoms to look for.
Can Gratitude Benefit Your Health?
How giving thanks, keeping a gratitude journal, and being mindful can impact health and well-being
Convenience and Compassion Converge in Webster for Stage 4 Lung Cancer Survivor
“What’s going on over there?” Mike Delooze wondered. He has stage 4 lung cancer and saw the WCI Webster building going up not far from his workplace. He is grateful for the care he's able to receive ...
Supporting Caregivers: Remember to Care for Yourself, Too
Explore support groups, stress management strategies, and tips to help caregivers avoid burnout.
Two Nurses, a Generation Apart, Share Cancer Survivorship and a Wish to Help Others
Their experience shifted career goals toward Wilmot patients.
The ABCs of IUDs: What to Expect with Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion, Use, and Removal
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus by your provider. IUDs are a highly effective form of long-acting reversible contraception (or ...
How do I quit smoking? Create a Plan to Kick the Habit
So you're ready to give up smoking. Now what? UR Medicine and Wilmot Cancer Institute tobacco cessation experts offer some tips.
What is Robotic Surgery?
Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery that is becoming widely used in hospitals across the United States. The technique, which uses robotic arms and a high-definition, 3D camera, ...
What is Walking Pneumonia?
A lingering cough can be worrisome for parents, especially with so many respiratory illnesses floating around these days. So how do you know if you have walking pneumonia, and what should parents do ...