Patient Care $1 Million Gift from Levine Foundation Names New Pediatric Autism Clinic By Rebecca Youmell Dec. 21, 2014 The William and Mildred Levine Foundation announced a gift of $1 million in support of a University of Rochester-owned building, set to break ground in the spring of 2015 along Brighton’s East River ...
Education What Would Martin Luther King Say About Health Care Today? By URMC Communications Dec. 21, 2014 A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Eve Higginbotham, S.M., M.D., will be speaking at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in January. She has been chosen as ...
Patient Care Visitor Restrictions Aim to Stop Flu’s Spread By Emily Boynton Dec. 19, 2014 UR Medicine's Strong Memorial Hospital is implementing visitor restrictions to stop flu's spread.
Baby boy begins eating again thanks to help from feeding program By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2014 Ethan LeRoy was 3 months old when he started refusing food. His parents, Amanda and Luke, tried to feed him bottles but he would block his mouth with his tongue or push away the bottle. First-time ...
Education LARC Initiative Provides Education on Most Effective Birth Control By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2014 Studies have shown that Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) are actually the most effective method of preventing teen pregnancy.
Patient Care Curb Your Cravings: Tips to Tame a Sweet Tooth By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Wondering what prompts the urge for that midday candy bar or late-night bowl of ice cream? Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer explains what's behind our sugar cravings and how to be smart dealing with ...
Patient Care Long-Acting Contraceptives Recommended for Teens By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Condoms and birth control pills may be the most recognizable methods of contraception. But recent studies show that long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are the most effective method of ...
Patient Care Managing Migraines: Finding Your Headache Triggers By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Migraine headaches differ from person to person in terms of frequency, severity, cause and responsiveness to treatment. One key to controlling headaches is understanding what brings them on. UR ...
Patient Care Brush Up on Your Teeth-Cleaning Skills By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 Ever heard this from your dentist? You only need to brush the teeth you want to keep. Joking aside, Eastman Institute for Oral Health's Dr. Michael Yunker says how often and how well we brush our ...
Patient Care 5 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 18, 2014 There’s nothing like a new year to get a fresh start. In this video, UR Medicine experts share a few small changes that can make a big difference in your health.
