Patient Care URMC Prepares for Next-Generation Health Care Plans By URMC Communications Feb. 6, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is seeking New York State Department of Health approval to form a new provider network whose members will participate in emerging payment plans that ...
Community URMC Helping Young Skiers Stay Safe on the Slopes By URMC Communications Feb. 3, 2013 The Kessler Trauma Program from the University of Rochester Medical Center and Bristol Mountain Winter Resort are joining forces to help young skiers and snowboarders avoid injury. The one-day event ...
Research New Memorial Wall Honors Nation's Veterans By Mark Michaud Jan. 31, 2013 A wall to honor veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces was dedicated today in a ceremony in the University of Rochester Medical Center Saunders Research Building. The wall was inspired by philanthropist ...
Patient Care URMC Teams Up with Student Musicians to Bring Patients 'The Healing Power of Music' By URMC Communications Jan. 21, 2013 Increasing numbers of studies show that music can have a therapeutic effect on patients in a healthcare setting, triggering powerful mental and physical changes that contribute to healing.
Community URMC Offering Free Physicals By URMC Communications Jan. 17, 2013 On two upcoming evenings, the University of Rochester Medical Center will be conducting free physicals for people of all ages. The UR School Health and Physicals program will be offered on January 31 ...
Research URMC Launches Effort to Improve Palliative Care in Nursing Homes By Mark Michaud Jan. 14, 2013 A project involving nursing homes from across upstate New York will seek to establish new standards and strengthen the quality of end-of-life care. The $1.9 million project is one of the first awards ...
Research URMC Study: How to Relax, Relieve Queasiness from Chemotherapy By Leslie Orr Jan. 8, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center is launching a large study across upstate New York, in its continuing quest to help cancer patients cope with nausea during chemotherapy by using relaxation ...
Education Strong Memorial Hospital’s Gala Wine Tasting Marks 22 Years By URMC Communications Jan. 6, 2013 Organizers of Rochester’s favorite wine tasting event have made improvements to reach out to beer lovers and also make it easier than ever to order tickets. The event is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. ...
Community “Rainbow Classic” Carries On Spirit of Giving By Rebecca Youmell Dec. 13, 2012 For the 12th consecutive year, the Pittsford Mendon and Pittsford Sutherland boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will face each other in the Rainbow Classic. Community members are ready to fill ...
Education Honor Crimes: URMC Starts the Conversation on Prevention and Awareness By URMC Communications Nov. 28, 2012 To shed daylight on the complex issue of honor crimes, the University of Rochester Medical Center is inviting the public and community stakeholders from the Rochester and Buffalo areas for two ...