Spread the Word to End the Word By URMC Communications Mar. 11, 2014 This week, Cafe 601 at the University of Rochester Medical Center broke into a party, celebrating with a DJ and a blues band the many pledges from its diners to end the use of the “R-word.” All ...
Research Female Fertility: What’s Testosterone Got To Do With It? By URMC Communications Mar. 5, 2014 The use of testosterone to improve outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization is taking hold across the country, but data on its use is slim and mixed. A new study suggests that male ...
Education Colon Exhibit Aims to Raise Awareness of Cancer Screenings By Karin Gaffney Christensen Mar. 4, 2014 The Cancer Services Program of Monroe County, part of the Center for Community Health, in partnership with Cancer Mission 2020, led by Camp Good Days and Special Times, are joining forces to bring a ...
Patient Care Just Add Water: Quenching Your Winter-Parched Skin By Lori Barrette Mar. 3, 2014 Freezing temperatures and harsh winds can wreak havoc on our skin. Mix cold, dry, windy weather with indoor heating and the result for your skin may be an itchy, scaly mess. UR Medicine Dermatologist ...
Research Researchers Seeking Volunteers to Test Vaccine against Common Herpes Virus By Emily Boynton Feb. 24, 2014 Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry are testing a new vaccine against a little-known but widespread herpes virus called cytomegalovirus or CMV.
Patient Care News Anchor’s On-Air Colonoscopy Aims to Take Fear Away, Encourage Screenings By Lori Barrette Feb. 21, 2014 Kevin Doran, anchor for WROC-TV News 8, is inviting his audience to follow him through the process of his colonoscopy, in the hope of encouraging others to have the screening that can potentially ...
Patient Care Be Aware: Colonoscopy Can Screen for and Prevent Cancer By Lori Barrette Feb. 21, 2014 If you could take a few simple steps to prevent cancer, would you? Most of us like to think we’d do anything we can to stay healthy. Until your doctor says it’s time for a colonoscopy. Even the most ...
Take a Look Inside Our Future Hospital Building By URMC Communications Feb. 19, 2014 In preparation for Thursday and Friday’s Drive for Miracles Radiothon broadcast, members of the Rochester Clear Channel Radio team had the opportunity to take a look inside some of the areas of the ...
Education Upcoming Events Bring Attention to Eating Disorders By Christine Roth Feb. 18, 2014 In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 23-March 1), the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders (WNYCCCED), based at the School of Nursing, is sponsoring ...
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