Patient Care Imaging Tests Explained: What to Expect During a CT Scan, MRI, or Ultrasound By Nina Elias Mar. 3, 2026 CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds are common imaging tests. Learn what each exam shows, how to prepare, and what to expect during your visit.
Patient Care Can Cold Weather Make You Sick? Common Cold Myths Debunked By Lori Barrette, Lizzy Beach Feb. 20, 2026 Do cold weather, vitamin C, or chicken soup cure colds? UR Medicine experts debunk common cold and flu myths and shares prevention tips.
Patient Care Norovirus 2026: Stomach Bug Myths, Symptoms, and Prevention By Sydney Burrows Jan. 6, 2026 Why is norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug,” so contagious? Is there any way to avoid it? UR Medicine infectious disease expert Brenda Tesini, MD, separates fact from fiction and explains the ...
Research Physician Shortage in Rural Areas of the U.S. Worsened Since 2017 By Barbara Ficarra Nov. 24, 2025 The national shortage of primary care physicians is an ongoing concern and a new study in the Annals of Family Medicine underscores how urgent the problem is and where the biggest pain point lies: in ...
Research UR Medicine Primary Care More Than Doubles Lung Cancer Screening Rates By Susanne Pallo Oct. 21, 2025 Lung cancer screening might be the best-kept life-saving secret in health care today. Only about 16 percent of those who are eligible in the U.S. get screened for lung cancer, but a recent study in ...
Patient Care Understanding Fever in Flu Season 2025 By URMC Communications Oct. 8, 2025 What is a fever, and what could be causing yours? Let UR Medicine break it down and offer treatment suggestions during a Virtual Urgent Care Visit.
Patient Care Congested? You Can Find Relief and Breathe Easier By Elizabeth Beach Oct. 6, 2025 Being congested is annoying and wears you out. Get back to feeling better with these home remedies and over-the-counter treatment options.
Patient Care How to Add Your Child to MyChart: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 23, 2025 Having proxy access to your child’s MyChart makes it simple to keep track of their health in one secure place.
Patient Care Are You Contagious? What You Need to Know Before Seeing a Provider By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 17, 2025 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.
Patient Care What’s the difference between seeing a physician, PA, and NP? By Gianluca D'Elia Aug. 21, 2025 Physicians, PAs, and NPs bring various approaches and training to healthcare teams, but all can have a key role in providing care.
