Patient Care Powerful Television Ads Encourage New York Residents to Quit Smoking By URMC Communications May. 30, 2013 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is airing a series of television ads that feature real people living with the effects of smoking-related diseases. The ads urge smokers to contact ...
Patient Care GRHF Funds URMC Program to Preserve Vision for People with Diabetes By Leslie White May. 28, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center’s Flaum Eye Institute has launched a screening program for diabetes-related vision problems in Rochester’s poorest neighborhoods with funding from the ...
Education Ninth Men’s Health Day is set for June 13 By URMC Communications May. 28, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is inviting men to embark upon a “Journey to Healthy Living” at its 9th Men’s Health Day, an informal afternoon of URMC experts discussing health ...
Patient Care URMC Honored for Stroke, Cardiac Programs By Mark Michaud May. 28, 2013 The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again recognized the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital as having met its highest standards of care ...
Community Stroll for Strong Kids Kicks Off Miracle Weekend By Rebecca Youmell May. 28, 2013 Stroll for Strong Kids launches Golisano Children's Hospital’s Miracle Weekend, a two-day celebration of pediatric miracles and inspiring stories that begins June 1 and concludes with a special ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Center Launches New Program to Support Cancer Survivors By URMC Communications May. 27, 2013 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center is helping patients navigate the complexities of cancer survivorship care with the introduction of the Judy DiMarzo ...
Patient Care Long Summer Nights Spell Risk for Teen Drivers By Lori Barrette May. 27, 2013 The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is dubbed the "100 deadliest days" because nearly a third of teen-driver deaths happen in the summer months. What can parents and loved ones of teens do ...
Patient Care Organ Donation Highlights Benefit for Harbor House June 15 By Leslie White May. 21, 2013 The importance of organ donation – or sharing the gift of life – will be highlighted during the Harbor House benefit dinner, “And the Beat Goes On…,” Saturday, June 15, at the Doubletree Inn in ...
Community Miracle Luncheon Celebrates Children's Hospital Miracle Makers By Rebecca Youmell May. 21, 2013 Golisano Children’s Hospital is honored to recognize some of its key supporters at this year’s annual Miracle Luncheon. The luncheon celebrates those who have volunteered their time and given ...
Community Roc City Rib Fest Welcomes Back BBQers who Compete for a Cause By Rebecca Youmell May. 20, 2013 Kick off your summer with the 6th annual barbeque and music festival. Roc City Rib Fest, which supports Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, features 10 food ...
