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 ...
Patient Care URMC Named a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality By URMC Communications Jul. 15, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center is receiving national recognition for its commitment to equal care for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients and their families. The Human Rights ...
Research Ritchlin to Lead Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology Division By URMC Communications Jul. 15, 2013 Effective immediately, Christopher T. Ritchlin, M.D., M.P.H, assumes his new role as chief of Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Patient Care Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Honors URMC for Excellent Cardiac Care By Leslie White Jul. 14, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center today received Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+ SM designation for delivering quality and cost-efficient cardiac care, as part of the ...
Patient Care Former Lakeside Practices, Spencerport Urgent Care Become URMC Strong West on Monday By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jul. 11, 2013 URMC on Monday morning will officially acquire the Lakeside Health System’s clinical practices and Spencerport urgent care, transferring the entities over to Strong Memorial’s Hospital’s license.
Patient Care Bike Rodeos Educate Kids on Safety and Road Rules By Rebecca Youmell Jul. 7, 2013 Kohl's Pedal Patrol, a program created by Golisano Children's Hospital and Kohl's Cares, works with Rochester's Injury Free Coalition for Kids to provide youth with bike rodeos throughout the summer. ...