Patient Care Grand Island Man Has Plenty of Reasons to be Grateful By Leslie White Nov. 20, 2018 A year ago, Neil Wolfe’s heart was three times the size that it should be. He had no idea it was one of the reasons he needed to buy new shirts, twice. That didn’t bother him as much as a lingering ...
Research Surgery Simulation Program Garners International Recognition By Mark Michaud Nov. 14, 2018 University of Rochester Medical Center urologist Ahmed Ghazi, M.D., has been awarded first place at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany. His presentation was selected from among 100 ...
Patient Care Do Coffee Drinkers Live Longer? By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2018 Good news, java junkies—it turns out that coffee drinking may have some real health perks. Registered dietitian April Ho filters out some facts from a recent study that suggests that drinking coffee ...
Patient Care Spiced Squash Soup By Ruth Harper-Rhode Nov. 13, 2018 Have leftovers from your big meal? This soup is a great way to use leftover squash and Brussels sprouts. Squash comes packed with vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, manganese and other important nutrients, ...
Patient Care An Officer and an Organ Donor By Karin Gaffney Christensen Nov. 13, 2018 Lieutenant Dan Schermerhorn Jr. works the day shift. Peace Officer Paul Wlosinski works nights. The two University of Rochester Department of Public Safety colleagues are forever connected by an act ...
Patient Care Make Your Holidays Merrier with Mindfulness By Lori Barrette Nov. 12, 2018 Prepping to make the holidays perfect can be a recipe for season-spoiling stress. Mindfulness expert Dr. Michael Krasner offers advice for approaching the season with intention, attention and an ...
Patient Care Trying to Quit Smoking? Here’s What You Should Know about the Nicotine Patch By Ruth Harper-Rhode Nov. 9, 2018 Patricia Mallaber, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CTTS, NCTTP, nurse practitioner and director of Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Dependence Treatment program, answers some common questions about nicotine.
Patient Care Shaved Celery Root, Fennel & Apple Salad w/ Manchego and Marcona Almonds By Ruth Harper-Rhode Nov. 5, 2018 This isn’t your typical tossed salad! Celery root and fennel add crunch to this salad while apple adds a little sweetness. All come packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. The manchego and marcona ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Heart & Vascular Opens at Eastside Family YMCA By Leslie White Oct. 30, 2018 UR Medicine has opened a new cardiology practice in the Eastside Family YMCA, expanding access to wellness programs and clinical services within YMCA of Greater Rochester. The new site brings the ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Cardiology Team Helps Expand Use of Next-Gen Heart Pumps By Leslie White Oct. 24, 2018 UR Medicine Heart and Vascular is celebrating its valuable contributions to securing approval of the latest high-tech pump for the growing population of people facing heart failure. Last week, the ...