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From the age of six, Diamond Guy envisioned a career in medicine, inspired by the compassionate care she received as a child. Now a first-year dermatology resident at the University of Rochester ...

When Bridgette Merriman walks into a hospital room today, it's not as a patient anymore—but as a doctor. Her remarkable story shows that receiving the right care can lead to a life's calling.

In a world of pagers, pressures, and patient rounds, it’s not often that you find a piccolo solo, a Borodin medley, or the laughter of flutists echoing through a hospital corridor. But the Rochester ...

UR Medicine and the American Heart Association teach hands-only cardiopulmonary (CPR) skills to fans during Buffalo Bills Training Camp July 23 through August 7 at St. John Fisher University. The ...

Anxiety is not only a mental experience—it’s in your body, too. But with the right tools and support, it’s possible to regain a sense of control.

UR Medicine experts share steps you can take to make informed, compassionate decisions to help your parent age gracefully and confidently.

Wilmot Cancer Institute serves three million people across 27 counties in western and central New York. The region has excessive rates of cancer. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that living in ...

If you're wondering whether it’s OK—or even healthy—for your child to take a break from a sport this summer, our sports medicine experts have advice that can help your child thrive.

The Community Health Education initiatives at the Center for Community Health & Prevention offer students, at all levels of training, opportunities to engage with their community and explore how ...

The 16th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards and Special Public Health Grand Rounds celebrated health advocacy and innovative community health partnerships.