Education Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship Supports ‘Trajectory of Learning’ By URMC Communications Jan. 30, 2020 Wilmot's support for education continues beyond formal medical and scientific training to professional development for faculty and staff. A special mechanism is devoted to this kind of ongoing ...
Patient Care Driving Away Fear, Improving Outcomes for Children Receiving Radiation By Lydia Fernandez Jan. 29, 2020 Working with pediatric patients in Radiation Oncology, Julie Natale, R.N., B.S.N., noticed the fear that would set in when it was time for treatment. She wanted to help so she asked: How could we ...
Patient Care New Autism Guidelines Recommend Early Screening, Treatment for Developmental Delays Before Official Diagnosis By Scott Hesel Jan. 28, 2020 Early intervention for symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder is critical for helping families improve outcomes for their children, according to updated recommendations from the American ...
Patient Care URMC Awarded $6.7M to Combat Opioid Crisis in Rural Communities By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 13, 2020 The University of Rochester Medical Center has been named one of the three Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorder in the country, and awarded a $6.7 million federal grant to identify ...
Patient Care Shaping the Future: Wilmot Equips the Next Generation of Oncologists and Scientists By URMC Communications Jan. 8, 2020 As part of an academic medical center, Wilmot Cancer Institute has a responsibility to develop the next generation of physicians and researchers and to help shape the ever-evolving landscape of ...
Patient Care Adolescent, Young Adult Clinics Open at UR Medicine’s Strong Recovery, Strong Ties By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 5, 2020 Two new Community Division programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center provide comprehensive care for adolescents and young adults facing both substance use and mental health concerns.
Patient Care Stargazing Connects Mother-Daughter during Scary Stint with Cancer By URMC Communications Jan. 2, 2020 Tori Holmes was only six years old the day her mom, Kim, was diagnosed with an aggressive blood cancer in 2013.
Patient Care UR Medicine Restrictions Begin Due to Flu By URMC Communications Dec. 30, 2019 Flu restrictions are now in effect at UR Medicine's Golisano Children's Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and Wilmot Cancer Center.
Patient Care 3-Year-Old Asks Santa: ‘Can You Bring My Mommy a New Heart?’ By Leslie White Dec. 20, 2019 At a holiday festival in Utica, N.Y., little Sophie McLaughlin climbed onto Santa’s lap and asked for just one thing: a new heart for her mother. The bearded man was puzzled. He didn’t understand the ...
Patient Care Navigating Nutrition during the Holidays: Tips from an Oncology Nutrition Specialist By URMC Communications Dec. 19, 2019 The holidays can be a hectic time of year for all of us, but before you let healthy eating habits melt away, read through these tips from Molly Rockford, R.D., a dietitian who is board-certified in ...
