People Michael Scott, Surgical Recovery Pioneer, Named Chair of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine By Mark Michaud Jul. 1, 2024 Michael James Scott, MB, ChB, whose work in quality improvement has helped enhance recovery after surgery, has been appointed chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.
Ashlee Smith, D.O., Named Highland Hospital Medical Director of Perioperative Services By Patrizia Corvaia Jul. 1, 2024 Highland Hospital announces the appointment of Ashlee Smith, D.O., as Highland Hospital's Medical Director of Perioperative Services.
Patient Care What to Do During a Heart Attack By Ashley Mault Jul. 1, 2024 Taking early action during cardiovascular emergencies can significantly impact outcomes. Here's how to stay prepared.
Research New Model Could Help Provide Expectant Mothers a Clearer Path to Safe Fish Consumption By Mark Michaud Jun. 28, 2024 New framework separates mercury exposure into fish intake and average mercury content of the consumed, findings that could reduce confusion, and produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for ...
Patient Care Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun By Lori Barrette Jun. 28, 2024 Before heading out to enjoy the warm weather and soak up some sunshine, check out this advice for protecting kids from too much sun.
Patient Care A Wilmot Patient’s Quilt Project Gives Back to the Team that Saved Her Life By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jun. 27, 2024 A special quilt helped Nancy Jaquish through years of treatment for stage 4 colorectal cancer. She recently visited to see the quilt on display at Wilmot Cancer Center - a gift she hopes will serve ...
People In Memoriam: URMC Remembers Paul Griner, MD By Barbara Ficarra Jun. 26, 2024 Paul Griner, MD, Professor of Medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and former chief executive officer for Strong Memorial Hospital, died on June 24 in ...
Patient Care Golisano Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center By Emily Boynton Jun. 26, 2024 Today, Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) leaders, faculty, staff, and donors cut the ribbon on a new pediatric behavioral health urgent care center, the first of its kind in upstate New York.
Research What Is H5N1 Bird Flu, How it Spreads to Humans, and Safety Concerns By Mark Michaud Jun. 20, 2024 Infectious disease expert David Topham, who has studied bird and other influenza viruses for almost three decades, discusses the potential public health threat posed by the latest outbreak.
Research Researchers Find Intriguing New Tool for Tendon Healing: Nanoparticles for Precision Drug Delivery By Barbara Ficarra Jun. 20, 2024 In a study published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Rochester and University of Oregon combined their expertise in tendon cell biology and drug delivery systems to find a ...