Research Sugary Beverages a Major Culprit in Childhood Obesity Epidemic By URMC Communications Sep. 30, 2010 Empty calories now make up about 40 percent of the energy consumed by children in the United States, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. A ...
Education Kohl’s Department Stores Features $5 Winnie the Pooh Books and Plush Toys to Benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital By URMC Communications Sep. 22, 2010 Kohl's Care for Kids has donated $65,973 to Kohl's Pedal Patrol, a bike-safety program, which is part of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Rochester.
Research Rochester Leads International Effort To Improve Muscular Dystrophy Treatment By URMC Communications Sep. 3, 2010 A large international study aimed at improving the care of muscular dystrophy patients worldwide is being launched by physicians, physical therapists, and researchers at the University of Rochester ...
Education Take a Spin over to the Rides for Life Car Show By URMC Communications Aug. 29, 2010 Show off your favorite set of wheels at the sixth annual Rides for Life Car Show, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the spacious lot of Rick’s Prime Rib, located at 898 ...
Education The Raytec Group’s Carnival of Caring Helps Local Children By URMC Communications Aug. 24, 2010 The Raytec Group will hold its sixth annual Carnival of Caring event between Monday, Aug. 23, and Friday, Aug. 27, to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical ...
Education Celebrate a Heartfelt Event at Team Ali-Gaiters Clam Bake By URMC Communications Aug. 17, 2010 Supporters of Golisano Children's Hospital, Team Ali-Gaiters, will hold their seventh annual Clam Bake 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Honeoye Falls Fire Department Training Grounds to benefit ...
Education Fairport Music and Food Festival Has Recipe for Success By URMC Communications Aug. 8, 2010 The Fairport Music and Food Festival has the perfect blend of music, entertainment, food, drinks, a great ambiance and fun, community-minded folks to produce an end-of-summer event you won’t want to ...
Education Gear Up to Dress Down on Miracle Jeans Day By URMC Communications Jul. 14, 2010 On Wednesday, Sept. 15, businesses, schools and organizations are invited to host Miracle Jeans Day to benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Patient Care Telemedicine Program Wins Prestigious AHA National Award By URMC Communications Jul. 5, 2010 The American Hospital Association today announced that the University of Rochester Medical Center’s pediatric telemedicine program, Health-e-Access, will receive a prestigious AHA NOVA Award at its ...
Education Popular Summer Event Helps Bring Comfort to Hospitalized Kids By URMC Communications Jun. 22, 2010 The Ten Ugly Men Festival, which will take place Saturday, July 24, at Genesee Valley Park, is well-known as the hottest party of the summer. The festival also supports important services, like ...
