Research Another URMC Milestone: FDA Approves High-Tech Breast Imaging System By Leslie Orr Feb. 4, 2015 After more than a decade of development and data-gathering -- including breast scans on nearly 700 women and 79 patents issued -- the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a breast-cancer ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Offers Screenings, Health Talk for American Heart Month By Leslie White Jan. 27, 2015 UR Medicine cardiologists will encourage adults to “Love Your Heart” during American Heart Month and get free heart health checks on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The team is also offering a health talk Monday, ...
Patient Care University of Rochester Establishing Center for Bioethics By URMC Communications Jan. 12, 2015 University of Rochester alumnus Paul M. Schyve, M.D., has committed $5 million to the University to support the study and practice of bioethics in health care and research.
Education UR Smoking Cessation Expert: Resolve to Quit Without E-Cigarettes By Lydia Fernandez Dec. 26, 2014 Quitting smoking is one of the most common resolutions Americans make each New Year. Those looking to quit should think twice about using electronic cigarettes as a tool for breaking their habit, ...
Patient Care Visitor Restrictions Aim to Stop Flu’s Spread By Emily Boynton Dec. 19, 2014 UR Medicine's Strong Memorial Hospital is implementing visitor restrictions to stop flu's spread.
Education LARC Initiative Provides Education on Most Effective Birth Control By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2014 Studies have shown that Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) are actually the most effective method of preventing teen pregnancy.
Patient Care Managing Migraines: Finding Your Headache Triggers By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Migraine headaches differ from person to person in terms of frequency, severity, cause and responsiveness to treatment. One key to controlling headaches is understanding what brings them on. UR ...
Patient Care 5 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 There’s nothing like a new year to get a fresh start. In this video, UR Medicine experts share a few small changes that can make a big difference in your health.
Patient Care UR Medicine a Leader in LGBT Health Care By URMC Communications Oct. 14, 2014 UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial and F.F. Thompson Hospitals have been named 2014 Leaders in Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF). They are the only Western New York ...
Patient Care Free Mammography Screenings Oct. 11 By Leslie White Oct. 6, 2014 UR Medicine Breast Imaging is offering free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 11 at two locations: at Highland Breast Imaging in Henrietta and at ...
