Research Achieving NCI Designation: What Did it Take? By Leslie Orr Mar. 19, 2025 Victory in hand, the Wilmot Cancer Institute is entering an exciting era. But looking back to a gray day in March 2016, Wilmot Director Jonathan Friedberg, MD, MMSc, faced a steep climb.
Research Why Research is the Backbone of NCI Designation By Leslie Orr Mar. 19, 2025 National Cancer Institute designation brings a cachet to the clinical side of any cancer center. So, it might be surprising to learn that achieving this highest honor is primarily based on research ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Institute Earns Prestigious Designation from the National Cancer Institute By URMC Communications Mar. 18, 2025 The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has named the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute as the nation's 73rd designated cancer center. The distinction places the institute in the top 4 ...
Patient Care Alcohol and Cancer Risk: What We Know By Ruth Harper-Rhode Mar. 14, 2025 Most people know about the connection between cigarettes and cancer risk, but does drinking cause cancer? It's something rarely discussed, despite years of evidence that alcohol increases cancer ...
Patient Care Fluent in Compassion: How Interpreter Services Improve Healthcare Access By Terri Medina Mar. 13, 2025 You probably can't name 240 languages—let alone understand them—but the University of Rochester Medical Center can. Effective communication is essential for quality healthcare, yet many patients face ...
Research How to Cut Dementia Risk: Expert-Backed Tips for a Healthier Brain By Mark Michaud Mar. 12, 2025 URMC experts share science-backed ways to support cognition and brain health, from diet and exercise to social engagement and cognitive training.
Research Long Visit in the ER? It’s a Good Time to Learn about Cervical Cancer Screening By Leslie Orr Mar. 7, 2025 Researchers were able to double the number of screenings with an innovative clinical trial.
Patient Care Heather Florescue Is Changing How We Think About Stillbirth Care By Sydney Burrows Mar. 7, 2025 Many people assume that parents want to forget a loss as soon as possible, but Florescue has learned the opposite is often true.
Patient Care Do Juice Cleanses Detox the Body? By Sydney Burrows Mar. 5, 2025 Some people try juice cleanses hoping to lose weight or detoxify their bodies. But are juice cleanses good for you, or can they cause harm?
Research The Truth About Vaccine Safety By Mark Michaud Mar. 3, 2025 Vaccines have profoundly improved public health by eradicating or significantly reducing deadly diseases.