Research Stoner joins URMC as Chief of Vascular Surgery By Leslie White Sep. 17, 2013 Michael C. Stoner, M.D., R.V.T., F.A.C.S., who specializes in complex open and endovascular surgery and is a nationally recognized expert in comparative effectiveness research, was selected chief of ...
Patient Care Stroke: Know Your Risk and Think FAST By Lori Barrette Sep. 16, 2013 Nearly every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke. Taking good care of yourself and knowing the warning signs of stroke can help reduce your risk. And acting quickly when stroke occurs may ...
Research Pearson Leaving for New Position in Florida By Mark Michaud Jun. 21, 2013 Thomas Pearson, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. will be leaving the University of Rochester Medical Center to become the executive vice president for Research and Education at the University of Florida Health ...
Patient Care When Urgent Care May Be Right for You By Lori Barrette Jun. 10, 2013 There is no substitute for the strong relationship you build over time with your own doctor. But urgent care can serve a purpose when you require treatment for a non-life-threatening condition and ...
Community URMC Physician Leads Effort to Craft National Guidelines for Heart Health By Mark Michaud Mar. 22, 2013 The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines designed to help policy makers and community leaders develop and implement programs that prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. ...
Patient Care URMC Introduces New Treatment for Life-Threatening Aneurysms By Leslie White Feb. 7, 2013 Surgeons at the University of Rochester recently introduced a new device to treat potentially deadly aortic aneurysms in the abdomen, reducing the need for invasive surgery and a lengthy recovery. ...
Patient Care URMC Cardiologists Offer Free Heart Screenings Feb. 12 at Marketplace Mall By Leslie White Jan. 29, 2013 University of Rochester Medical Center cardiologists will offer free blood pressure and oxygenation screenings to help detect early signs of heart disease, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, ...
Patient Care Brain Surgeon Works with Cardiologist to Repair Cortland Woman’s Heart By Leslie White Aug. 6, 2012 A Cortland woman with a genetic abnormality in her heart is back to her normal routine thanks to the seemingly unusual pairing of a brain surgeon and cardiologist at the University of Rochester ...
Patient Care Teamwork Saves Retired Restaurateur after Sudden Cardiac Death By Leslie White Jun. 5, 2012 Richard “Duff” Rund considers himself incredibly lucky. He survived sudden cardiac death –and he credits fast action by friends on the tennis court, an automated external defibrillator and seamless ...
Patient Care URMC 1st in U.S. Honored for Hypertension Care, Heart Disease Prevention By Leslie White Apr. 26, 2012 The University of Rochester Medical Center is first in the nation to earn top-tier recognition for its evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure from the American Society of ...
