Community Wilmot’s Dialogue Magazine: Celebrating Progress in a New Era By Leslie Orr Dec. 22, 2025 The latest edition highlights four key recruits to Wilmot Cancer Institute, and improved treatment for some types of brain cancer.
People Laurie Athans Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Golisano Children’s Hospital By Scott Hesel Oct. 20, 2025 When Laurie Athans, DNP, RN, CNL, CCRN-K, talks about her vision for care at Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH), it starts—ironically—with a desire to admit fewer patients. “I wish children didn’t ...
Research Breast Cancer Surgery: Is an Overnight Hospital Stay Really Necessary? By Leslie Orr Aug. 7, 2025 With proper screening, older women can go home right away after a mastectomy.
Patient Care Breast Cancer Prevention: How Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Can Help By Leslie Orr May. 29, 2025 Wilmot study shows that APPs may be the secret to a new approach to care.
People Nursing Career Advice: What I Wish I Knew When I Started By Sydney Burrows May. 6, 2025 UR Medicine nurses share their best advice for new nurses—covering mentorship, self-care, teamwork, and career growth opportunities. Learn how to build a rewarding and sustainable nursing career.
People Loretta Ford, National Nursing Icon and Founding School of Nursing Dean, Dies at 104 By Gianluca D'Elia Feb. 3, 2025 The former University of Rochester School of Nursing dean and public health nurse changed the way millions of Americans receive care when she originated the nurse practitioner role.
Community ICU Nurses Launch First-Ever Critical Care Gala By Sydney Burrows Jan. 16, 2025 This April, UR Medicine's Critical Care team will host the inaugural Critical Care Gala in partnership with Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network to raise awareness and funds for organ donation.
People Kate Valcin Named URMC Chief Nursing Executive By Maureen Malone Jan. 6, 2025 After a nationwide search, E. Katherine Valcin has been named the University of Rochester Medical Center’s (URMC) chief nursing executive and chief nursing officer of Strong Memorial Hospital.
Research $30 Million Gift from Saunders Foundation Supports Department of Orthopaedics, School of Nursing By Barbara Ficarra Oct. 23, 2024 The Saunders Foundation, led by University of Rochester Trustee Emeritus E. Philip (Phil) Saunders, has made a $30 million commitment to the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) to support ...
Community Nursing Pathway Sets Young Scholars on Track to Career Success By Rebecca Youmell Sep. 10, 2024 Growing up seeing women in her family provide compassionate care for others as home health aides and nurses, Mchiwa Hassan was inspired to follow in their footsteps and become a nurse. Her path ...
