Fish Tales: What’s the Story on Eating Fish During Pregnancy? By URMC Communications Apr. 11, 2016 Is it safe to eat fish when you are pregnant?UR Medicine Ob/Gyn chair Dr. Eva Pressman discusses the benefits and risks, and answers some questions commonly asked by expectant mothers.
Patient Care Could an Apple a Day Keep Heart Disease Away? By Lori Barrette Apr. 11, 2016 If you need another reason to put produce on your plate, a new study shows that eating more fruit may reduce your risk of major heart disease. UR Medicine nutrition expert Dr. Thomas Campbell ...
People Nuclear Medicine Physicist, UR Alum David A. Weber, Ph.D., Dies By Leslie White Apr. 11, 2016 Nuclear medicine physicist David A. Weber, Ph.D., who worked at University of Rochester Medical Center from 1970 to 1987, died at his Pittsford home March 31. He was 77.
Patient Care Friends of Strong Volunteers Create Countless Smiles By Matt Ulakovic Apr. 9, 2016 At any given time, there are approximately 600 volunteers providing a warm smile, courteous guidance, or a helping hand for our patients, families, and visitors. April 10 –16 is National Volunteer ...
Local Woman Pays it Forward By URMC Communications Apr. 8, 2016 An act of kindness from her dentist motivated a local woman to pay it forward.
Patient Care UR Medicine a Leader in LGBT Health Care Equality By Christine Roth Apr. 7, 2016 UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial and F.F. Thompson Hospitals have been recognized as “Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the ...
Patient Care 15th Annual Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for Sunday, April 17 By Matt Ulakovic Apr. 7, 2016 The Rochester River Run/Walk 5K—scheduled for Sunday, April 17 at Genesee Valley Park—is raising funds in support of patients who are awaiting or recovering from organ transplant surgery at Strong ...
Research Long QT Syndrome Research Honored at Major Heart Meeting By URMC Communications Apr. 7, 2016 Long QT syndrome type 3 (LQT3) is a rare heart rhythm disorder that causes young people to die suddenly. New research on the disorder will help physicians specifically tailor treatment for each ...
Education Geriatric Specialist Cited Nationally for Public Service By Lori Barrette Apr. 6, 2016 University of Rochester Medical Center geriatrician Annette (Annie) Medina-Walpole, M.D., will be honored with the 2016 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Public Service Award by the American Geriatric ...
Research “Honeycomb” of Nanotubes Could Boost Genetic Engineering By Mark Michaud Apr. 6, 2016 Researchers have developed a new and highly efficient method for gene transfer. The technique, which involves culturing and transfecting cells with genetic material on an array of carbon nanotubes, ...
