Patient Care 'You are not alone' By URMC Communications Mar. 4, 2019 Spencerport teen shares story in the hopes of helping others
Research Fitness Trackers Keep Cancer Survivors on the Move By Ruth Harper-Rhode Mar. 1, 2019 A new study shows that activity trackers such as pedometers and smartphone apps are linked to improved step counts and exercise engagement for cancer survivors. The devices have the appeal of being ...
Patient Care Ever Wonder What Your Doctor Types in Your Chart? By Lori Barrette Feb. 25, 2019 A new option called OpenNotes may let you peek into your medical chart and read your doctor's notes after an appointment. UR Medicine's Dr. Lauren Bruckner, medical director of patient engagement, ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Ranked Among Top Centers for Heart Pumps, Survival By Leslie White Feb. 20, 2019 Frank Rosinski’s heart stopped three times and doctors were able to revive him. Doctors immediately transferred the Greece man to Strong Memorial Hospital for heart failure care by Upstate New York’s ...
Patient Care Peanut Butter Choco Chip Energy Balls By URMC Communications Feb. 13, 2019 These energy balls have a touch of sweetness and come loaded with nutrients as well as fiber, thanks to the oats, flax seeds and chia seeds. Studies show eating a diet high in fiber may reduce your ...
Research URMC Designated as a Duchenne Care Center By Mark Michaud Feb. 11, 2019 Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing care and research for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has named the University of Rochester Medical ...
Research Puerto Rican Children with Asthma Less Likely to Use Inhalers than Mexican American Children By Patrick Broadwater Feb. 8, 2019 Puerto Rican children were more likely to have poor or decreasing use of inhaled medication needed to control their asthma than Mexican American children, according to a new study by University of ...
Patient Care Watch for Wilmot during 2019 Super Bowl By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jan. 31, 2019 UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute will be featured in a commercial that will air during the 2019 Super Bowl, which starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3. The ad highlights several key facts about ...
Patient Care Game-Time Grub: Veggie Takes on Traditional Treats By Lori Barrette Jan. 29, 2019 Gearing up for the big game? As you plan your Super Bowl snacks, consider adding some veggie versions that combine traditional flavors with the benefits of plant-based nutrition. Dr. Erin Campbell of ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Implements Flu Restrictions to Help Stop Spread By URMC Communications Jan. 28, 2019 With influenza now prevalent in our community, UR Medicine is taking the following steps to help limit the spread and best protect patients and staff at Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, ...
