Patient Care Girl Shows a lot of Heart, Despite Being Born with Half By URMC Communications May. 14, 2013 Anna Biss was born with a serious heart condition that, over the first few years of her life, had to be corrected by three complex surgeries. Throughout her time at Golisano Children's Hospital at ...
Patient Care Strength and Family Key to Recovering from Eating Disorder By URMC Communications May. 13, 2013 At 12, Alyssa Morales was referred to Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where she was admitted to its comprehensive Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder ...
Community Young Documentarians Spotlight Community Issues By URMC Communications Apr. 29, 2013 Raising 100,000 Voices is presenting a premiere screening of mini-documentaries produced by young people growing up in the City of Rochester. The event takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
Community URMC Center for Community Health Honors Satcher Award Recipients By Karin Gaffney Christensen Mar. 17, 2013 The URMC community health improvement awards distinguish individuals who have made significant contributions to community health in the greater Rochester region through research, education, clinical ...
People Pediatric Giant Passes, Leaving Legacy of Enhanced Children’s Care By URMC Communications Mar. 8, 2013 During the 10 years Robert A. Hoekelman, M.D., was chair of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics, he restructured the department, created an identity for what is now ...
Education Ugly Disco Celebrates Groovy Decade of Giving By Rebecca Youmell Mar. 4, 2013 Dressed in vibrant bell-bottoms, afros, pink wigs, and platform shoes, Ugly Disco attendees have a history of going all-out to raise money for Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of ...
Community “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon Takes Another Spin By Rebecca Youmell Feb. 12, 2013 Community members are encouraged to tune-in Feb. 14 and 15 to the “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon on 100.5 The Drive, WHAM 1180, and 13WHAM-TV. Audiences will hear stories of hope and healing from ...
Community “Reaching Out to Kids” Program Builds Lasting Relationships By Rebecca Youmell Feb. 11, 2013 For the past 16 years, the University of Rochester’s Reaching Out to Kids (ROK) program has paired medical students with pediatric patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital, fostering long-term ...
Community URMC Helping Young Skiers Stay Safe on the Slopes By URMC Communications Feb. 3, 2013 The Kessler Trauma Program from the University of Rochester Medical Center and Bristol Mountain Winter Resort are joining forces to help young skiers and snowboarders avoid injury. The one-day event ...
Patient Care $4.65M to Enhance Resident Training Experience, Advance Medical Home Model By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 30, 2013 The state Department of Health has awarded the University of Rochester Medical Center $4.65 million to expand the training experience for primary care residents by increasing their exposure to the ...