Patient Care Golisano Pediatrician Named President-Elect of AAP By URMC Communications Oct. 3, 2011 Tom McInerny, M.D., F.A.A.P., associate chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), was named the next president-elect of the ...
Patient Care URMC Orthopaedic Surgeon Wins Prestigious Fellowship By Leslie Orr Oct. 3, 2011 John C. Elfar, M.D., was awarded the North American Traveling Fellowship by the American Orthopaedic Association, an honor considered to be one of the most exclusive in the field of orthopaedic ...
Research Nursing Home Hospitalizations Often Driven by Payer Status By Mark Michaud Oct. 2, 2011 The decision by nursing homes whether or not to treat an ill resident on-site or send them to a hospital are often linked to that person’s insurance status. A new study out this month shows that on ...
Education Sales of Pink Ribbon Bagels to Benefit James P. Wilmot Cancer Center By URMC Communications Sep. 30, 2011 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center will once again be the beneficiary of a month-long campaign by local Panera Bread bakery-cafes to recognize Breast ...
Education Comprehensive Breast Care Center to Host Fifth Annual Breast Health Day By URMC Communications Sep. 30, 2011 The Comprehensive Breast Care Center at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center will be holding its fifth annual Breast Health Day, a free educational event for the community. The session takes place ...
Patient Care Man Gets 2nd Chance on Life, Fatherhood with New Heart, New Baby By Leslie White Sep. 29, 2011 Daryl and Lori Williams are counting their blessings, which by any measure are plentiful. He received a life-saving heart transplant at the University of Rochester Medical Center and three weeks ...
Community URMC, Monroe County Awarded $3.6M to Help Create a Healthier Community By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 29, 2011 The University of Rochester Medical Center, the Monroe County Department of Public Health and numerous community partners have been awarded a five-year, $3.6 million Community Transformation Grant by ...
Patient Care The Highlands at Pittsford Breaks Ground on Major Expansion By Lori Barrette Sep. 28, 2011 The Highlands at Pittsford, a senior living community affiliated with the University of Rochester, on Wednesday, Oct. 5, will celebrate the ground-breaking for a $4.8 million expansion, the highlight ...
Research As Lupus Therapies Gain Traction, URMC Offers Free Education Session By URMC Communications Sep. 27, 2011 Patients affected by lupus, along with their families and friends, are invited to the University of Rochester Medical Center’s fifth annual free patient education day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Research URMC Department of Surgery Boasts Five New Faculty By URMC Communications Sep. 26, 2011 Last month, the University of Medical Center’s Department of Surgery continued its brisk growth, adding four highly-skilled surgeons and an education/simulation training expert to its faculty.
