Patient Care New ‘Virtual Care Center’ Choreographs Post-Discharge Care By URMC Communications Aug. 11, 2013 As hospitals around the country work hard at winnowing down readmission rates, a new grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation will give URMC’s Strong Memorial Hospital the chance to try a ...
Research Consumer Satisfaction an Indicator of Quality of Care in Nursing Homes By Mark Michaud Aug. 5, 2013 Consumer satisfaction surveys of nursing home residents and their families track closely with other quality of care measures. These results, which were published today in the journal Health Affairs, ...
Education New Book is ‘Just What the Dog-tor Ordered’ By URMC Communications Jul. 30, 2013 The warm and fuzzy canine volunteers from Strong PETS (Pets Engaged in Therapeutic Socialization) will be on hand to launch the sale of a charming new book co-authored by PETS program supervisor Ann ...
Patient Care 6 Grilling Tips to Lower Your Cancer Risk By Lori Barrette Jul. 29, 2013 Juicy burgers, hot dogs with the fixings, and steaks grilled to perfection are staples backyard cookouts. But grilling at high temperatures can produce chemicals that damage DNA in our genes that may ...
Patient Care Retired Ithaca Teacher Raises Awareness of Organ Donation By Leslie White Jul. 23, 2013 Retired Ithaca schoolteacher Fred Knewstub is still working to educate people; this time about the importance of organ donation. It’s an issue close to his heart, or more accurately, involves his ...
Patient Care Run for Your Life: Make the Most of Summer Workouts By Lori Barrette Jul. 22, 2013 With summer’s warm weather, many of us are getting outside to exercise, often running. We all know this kind of activity makes you sweat and increases your heart rate—all good effects. But it can ...
Community Ten Ugly Men Festival Continues to Support Golisano Children’s Hospital By Rebecca Youmell Jul. 21, 2013 One of the most wildly anticipated events of the summer, the Ten Ugly Men Festival, will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 27, at Genesee Valley Park.
Research New Cancer Imaging Technology Shows Promise By Mark Michaud Jul. 17, 2013 A new imaging technology that combines ultrasound and laser technologies has been shown to be highly effective in identifying prostate cancer. The system, which was developed by University of ...
Patient Care URMC Offering Free Physicals for Youth By URMC Communications Jul. 16, 2013 On four upcoming evenings, the University of Rochester Medical Center will be conducting free physicals for youth ages four through 19 years old. The School, Sports, and Work Permit Free Physicals ...
Patient Care Six URMC Programs Cited as Among Best in Nation By Leslie White Jul. 15, 2013 When US News & World Report’s 2014 Best Hospitals guidebook hits newsstands today, a record number of six University of Rochester Medical Center specialties will be ranked among the very best in the ...
