Girl battling cancer finds comfort in unusual friend By URMC Communications Feb. 26, 2015 Since the beginning of the school year a stuffed monkey named Mavrie has sat in Avrie Sinesiou’s chair in her first grade classroom at Seneca Elementary. “Monkey in My Chair” is a national campaign ...
Eating Disorders Awareness Week Events By URMC Communications Feb. 19, 2015 Eating disorders are potentially life threatening illnesses that affect a growing number of children, adolescents, and their families. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week is February 22 ...
14th annual Drive for Miracles Radiothon By URMC Communications Feb. 13, 2015 The Drive for Miracles Radiothon kicked off yesterday in support of Golisano Children's Hospital, its patients and families, and medical faculty. The two-day event, which runs from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. ...
The Drive for Miracles Radiothon prepares for another spin! By URMC Communications Feb. 6, 2015 The 2015 Drive for Miracles Radiothon, presented by Tops Friendly Markets, is less than a week away! Tune in to our friends on 100.5 The Drive and WHAM 1180 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, ...
Patient Care Bone marrow transplant cures patient with sickle cell disease By URMC Communications Jan. 30, 2015 Stephanie Ramos had endured sickle cell anemia for 25 years and a bone marrow transplant seemed to be the only option to free her from her excruciating pain. With the support of multiple physicians, ...
For scoliosis patient, new growing rod means fewer surgeries By URMC Communications Jan. 23, 2015 Emerging from the procedure with eight pins affixed to her skull, Lauren Gumtow awoke beside her new walker, which was attached to the metal halo around her forehead. But as the anesthesia wore off, ...
Golisano Children's Hospital loses remarkable benefactor By URMC Communications Jan. 15, 2015 Mrs. Georgia Gosnell and her late husband, Thomas, have had a long history of giving in the Rochester area, and have left an indelible mark on the University of Rochester Medical Center. Mrs. Gosnell ...
Young girl dances again after intense spine surgery By URMC Communications Jan. 7, 2015 Teenager Olivia Wehle was just a regular kid whose love of dance began when she was 4 years old. She practiced several nights a week at a local dance studio and, until she began to experience back ...
"The gift of Amanda" - A Democrat & Chronicle Story By URMC Communications Dec. 29, 2014 "The palliative care team at Golisano Children's Hospital helps chronically ill children cope with dying. But far more of its time is spent helping kids like Amanda Conrow live." - an excerpt from ...
Patient Care $1 Million Gift from Levine Foundation Names New Pediatric Autism Clinic By URMC Communications Dec. 23, 2014 The William and Mildred Levine Foundation announced a gift of $1 million in support of a University of Rochester-owned building, set to break ground in the spring of 2015 along Brighton’s East River ...
