Patient Care Is it a Cold or an Allergy? By Lori Barrette Mar. 21, 2023 That first sneeze and sniffle prompts you to reach for a tissue. The second and third—perhaps fourth and fifth—may send you to the medicine chest for relief. But, is it a cold? Or is it a spring ...
Patient Care Strong Expansion Project Receives $50M in State Funding By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 28, 2023 Strong Expansion Project Receives $50M in State...
Patient Care My Child Had an Eating Disorder: What I Want Other Parents to Know By URMC Communications Feb. 27, 2023 My daughter, Ana, was diagnosed with an eating disorder when she was 14 years old. Here are a few things I learned that I hope will help other parents.
Research More Proof that Too Many Medications Leads to Adversity for Older Cancer Patients By Leslie Orr Feb. 27, 2023 Polypharmacy is a buzz word for the use of multiple medications. A Wilmot Cancer Institute study shows it can have serious consequences for older adults with cancer.
Patient Care UR Medicine Opens Region's First Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgery Center By Barbara Ficarra Feb. 20, 2023 UR Medicine opens the region's first ambulatory surgery center dedicated to orthopaedic procedures, part of a multi-year, $227 million project to build one of the nation's largest campuses for ...
Patient Care Hereditary Breast Cancer Created a Mother-Daughter “Unbreakable Bond” By Leslie Orr Feb. 5, 2023 Melissa Selner, 38, and her mother, Alice Pena, 71, practically finish each other’s sentences and have been close throughout life. During the last two years, they added breast cancer to their shared ...
Patient Care New Initiative Helps to Reduce GTube Readmissions and Emergency Room Visits By Scott Hesel Feb. 3, 2023 Every time a child receives a surgical Gastrostomy Tube (GT), families and caregivers face a huge level of responsibility and added stress. Children with GTs face a high risk of re-infection and ...
Patient Care Goodwill Vision Enterprises, UR Medicine Team Up to Expand Eye Care By Leslie White Feb. 1, 2023 Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and UR Medicine Flaum Eye Institute – two leaders in vision care for the Finger Lakes region – are collaborating to improve access to best-in-class vision care in the ...
Patient Care Pressing Issue: The High Incidence of Lung Cancer By Leslie Orr Jan. 18, 2023 The area around Wilmot Cancer Institute has a much higher rate of lung cancer compared to New York state and the rest of the U.S. Wilmot is working to address this statistic through prevention, ...
Patient Care How to Beat the Holiday Blues: 3 Tips for a Brighter Holiday Season By Karin Gaffney Christensen Dec. 22, 2022 The pressure to show excitement combined with the rush of holiday activities and obligations can be deeply challenging for people struggling with stress, depression, and grief.
