Research Research on Women's Cancers Lacking in Poor and Middle-Income Countries By Barbara Ficarra Sep. 1, 2015 Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) see millions of cases of breast and cervical cancer each year, but much of the research on these diseases is based in wealthier countries that have far ...
Patient Care Breastfeeding Benefits Both Babies and Moms By Lori Barrette Jul. 28, 2015 August is National Breastfeeding Month, a great time to bring newfound awareness to nature’s oldest—and indisputably best—way to feed a baby. Renowned breastfeeding expert Dr. Ruth Lawrence shares ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Hospital Specialties Among U.S. News and World Report’s ‘Nation’s Best' By Barbara Ficarra Jul. 21, 2015 Four adult specialties at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital have captured a spot in the Top 50 programs in the nation for treating complex conditions, according to U.S. News & World Report’s ...
Research URMC Supporting Global Health with Technology, Big Data By URMC Communications Jul. 8, 2015 Researchers at URMC have commenced two projects to improve maternal and mental health in low- and middle-income countries by harnessing information technology and social media.
Research Exercise as Chemo-brain Treatment Featured at Oncologists’ National Meeting By Leslie Orr Jun. 1, 2015 Cancer patients might feel their best if they simply maintain or only slightly increase their physical activity throughout chemotherapy instead of letting it decline, according to a University of ...
Patient Care $2 Million Gift Will Create Regional Cancer Center Serving Dansville, Wellsville, Hornell By Lydia Fernandez Apr. 15, 2015 Representatives from UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute, Noyes Health, Jones Memorial Hospital and UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell announced today that they are collaborating to develop ...
Research Bucci Family Supports Breast Cancer Research at Wilmot Cancer Institute By Lydia Fernandez Apr. 10, 2015 A $1 million commitment from Joseph G. and Elaine Bucci of Piffard, Livingston County, will support breast cancer research at UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute. The Bucci Family Breast Cancer ...
Patient Care Woman’s Experience Highlights Need for Colorectal Cancer Screenings By Leslie White Mar. 30, 2015 A Chili woman took the time to listen to her body and recognize that something was very wrong. Her fast action and care from a team of UR Medicine doctors may have saved her life.
Patient Care CARE Event Helps Cancer Survivors Who Seek Fertility Services By Lori Barrette Feb. 17, 2015 Join the Strong Fertility Center for the sixth annual CARE Fundraising Event and Silent Auction to benefit cancer survivors 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, at La Luna Banquet Center, 60 Browns Race, ...
Education Susan B. Anthony Center Honors Linda Chaudron, M.D. By URMC Communications Feb. 8, 2015 Linda H. Chaudron, M.D., senior associate dean for Diversity at the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), has received this year’s Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a ...
