Patient Care Heart Surgeons Perform 2 Transplants in 1 Day at URMC By Leslie White Apr. 16, 2013 Two people are recovering after a pair of heart transplants performed recently at the University of Rochester Medical Center. This was the first time the Program in Heart Failure and Transplantation ...
Research URMC Enrolling Patients to Test Live Pandemic Flu Vaccines By URMC Communications Apr. 8, 2013 This spring, infectious disease researchers at URMC will recruit 20 volunteers for a 12-day isolation research study testing live-virus bird flu vaccines. Their hope: Turning up a “marker” of sorts ...
Patient Care Amerks To Host “Donate Life Night” On Friday By Leslie White Apr. 8, 2013 The Rochester Americans will host Donate Life Night on Friday, April 12, when the Amerks host the Oklahoma City Barons at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks are partnering with the Finger ...
Education The Power of Patient Stories: Learning Moments in Medicine By URMC Communications Apr. 2, 2013 Throughout the course of his 60-year career, Paul F. Griner, M.D., has learned a lot from his patients and their families. In his latest book, The Power of Patient Stories: Learning Moments in ...
Education Breaking Down Barriers through Visual Arts By URMC Communications Apr. 2, 2013 The theme is short and simple: Beyond Barriers. But the underlying message, and the interpretation by more than 25 visual artists, is wide-ranging and diverse. The juried show at The Bridge Art ...
Research Flaum Eye Institute Director Takes Helm of National Ophthalmology Group By Leslie White Apr. 1, 2013 Steven E. Feldon, M.D., M.B.A., director of the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, was named president of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. ...
Research URMC Neuromedicine Pain Center Gets National Recognition for Excellence in Care By Leslie White Mar. 25, 2013 The Neuromedicine Pain Management Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Department of Neurosurgery was recently honored for its outcomes, multidisciplinary care and research by the ...
Patient Care Stroke Survivors Share Experiences During March 28 Seminar By Leslie White Mar. 24, 2013 A three-time stroke survivor, whose perseverance allowed her to work, maintain her busy household and be courageous enough to take karate and surfing lessons, is among the speakers at a seminar for ...
Community URMC Physician Leads Effort to Craft National Guidelines for Heart Health By Mark Michaud Mar. 22, 2013 The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines designed to help policy makers and community leaders develop and implement programs that prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. ...
People Surgeon Recruited to Lead UR's Medical Faculty Group By Teri D'Agostino Mar. 21, 2013 After a national search, Michael Rotondo of University Health System of Eastern Carolina has been named Chief Executive Officer of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group. He starts July 1, ...
