Patient Care Keep Cool: Hot-Weather Tips for Pregnant Women By Lori Barrette Jul. 14, 2016 Extreme heat can be more than uncomfortable for pregnant women—it can also trigger some health issues. UR Medicine high-risk pregnancy expert Dr. Loralei Thornburg offers advice for keeping cool and ...
Research What Are Your Chances of Living Two Years? Doctors, Cancer Patients, Not on Same Page By Leslie Orr Jul. 14, 2016 Misunderstandings about prognosis between patients with advanced cancer and their doctors was common, in a study reported in JAMA Oncology, and the vast majority of patients didn’t know that their ...
Patient Care Pancreatic Cancer Network Awards $2M to Wilmot Investigator By Leslie Orr Jul. 12, 2016 The national Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) granted its most competitive award, for $2 million, to David C. Linehan, M.D., to support a large, multicenter clinical trial testing an ...
Patient Care Sharing Our 'Thanks' with Strong's Newest Crop of Summer Youth Volunteers By Matt Ulakovic Jul. 12, 2016 Nearly 300 area high school students interested in getting a taste of working in health care recently joined the ranks of the Friends of Strong volunteer program.
Patient Care Healthy Eating: 6 Tips for Travelers By Lori Barrette Jun. 30, 2016 Vacation is often a time to escape reality, abandon routines and indulge in things we enjoy. UR Medicine registered dietitian Mary Johnson offers advice to help fuel your fun without fretting over ...
Patient Care Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jun. 24, 2016 A refreshing way to enjoy fresh, local berries!
Patient Care Multidisciplinary care: Preparing patients for treatment and beyond By Lydia Fernandez Jun. 23, 2016 A multidisciplinary approach is central to Wilmot’s philosophy and part of what differentiates Wilmot from other providers in upstate New York.
Patient Care Mediterranean Lentil Salad By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jun. 22, 2016 A perfect entrée on a hot summer day when served over mixed greens. The cucumber, kalamata olives, cinnamon, cumin and feta cheese combine for a delicious Mediterranean flavor profile.
Patient Care DIY Teeth Whitening: Too Good to Be True? By Lori Barrette Jun. 20, 2016 From wedding dresses to recipes and beyond, anyone can post or “pin” ideas they have to the popular website Pinterest—including health tips. Dr. Hans Malmstrom explains why some of the do-it-yourself ...
Patient Care Spa in a Pitcher By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jun. 20, 2016 Try this refreshing and hydrating drink during the summer! It blends citrus, cucumbers and herbs for a flavorful alternative to cocktails or other sugary drinks.
