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    Aaron Fields, M.D.

    Nocturnist in charge of night shifts at Thompson Health’s emergency department has received one of the hospital’s highest awards. He discusses his work and
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    Zika, bird flu, swine flu, monkey pox, hantavirus, Ebola. How seriously should we take the next would-be pandemic? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   About
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  • Nearly Half of American Adults Will Be Obese By 2035, Study Warns

    Nearly Half of American Adults Will Be Obese By 2035, Study Warns

    Nearly half of American adults — some 126 million people — will be obese within 10 years, a new study projects. Adult obesity in
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  • Best & Worst Summer Foods

    Best & Worst Summer Foods

    By Anne Palumbo   Fasten your seatbelts, gentle readers, our region’s hottest, most humid season has landed. And you know what that means: sweat,
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  • Cuts, Rashes, Bites. Poison Ivy. Oh My!

    Cuts, Rashes, Bites. Poison Ivy. Oh My!

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Top Stories

Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans at Risk for Melanoma
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Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans at Risk for Melanoma

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You don’t have to heat up the kitchen to eat well this summer By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Melanoma — the most serious form

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School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics

School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Integrative Medicine Rising in Popularity

Integrative Medicine Rising in Popularity

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Healing from Within: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy

Healing from Within: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy

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Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% as Patients Turn to GLP-1 Meds, Experts Say

Weight Loss Surgeries Fall More Than 20% as Patients Turn to GLP-1 Meds, Experts Say

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A Family Environment Leads to Weight-Loss Success

A Family Environment Leads to Weight-Loss Success

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Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1: What’s the better option?

Bariatric Surgery vs. GLP-1: What’s the better option?

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Weight Loss: What Works

Weight Loss: What Works

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Savor Summer Without Sacrificing Your Health

Savor Summer Without Sacrificing Your Health

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Confusion Continues Over Age to Start Breast Cancer Screening

Confusion Continues Over Age to Start Breast Cancer Screening

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Women More Exposed to Back Pain Than Men

Women More Exposed to Back Pain Than Men

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Family Chief Medical Officer

Family Chief Medical Officer

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Bad News: FDA Authorizes Flavored Vapes

Bad News: FDA Authorizes Flavored Vapes

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Finding Real Relief: How Allergen Immunotherapy Can Offer Lasting Freedom from Allergies

Finding Real Relief: How Allergen Immunotherapy Can Offer Lasting Freedom from Allergies

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Calorie Blasting Activities

Calorie Blasting Activities

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Healthcare in a Minute
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We Consume 50% of All Drugs Worldwide — Why Do We Pay More for Them?

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By George W. Chapman   First, some background: Americans account for 4% of the world’s population. We consume 50% of drugs worldwide. Yes, 50%.

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Live Alone & Thrive

How Do You Want to Feel Six Months from Now?

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Smart Bites

Is Watermelon Good for You?

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All About PMOS

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Savvy Senior

Should You Get a Heart Calcium Scan?

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Independent Living: The Start of a New Chapter

Independent Living: The Start of a New Chapter

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Meet Your Doctor

Aaron Fields, M.D.
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Aaron Fields, M.D.

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Nocturnist in charge of night shifts at Thompson Health’s emergency department has received one of the hospital’s highest awards. He discusses his work and

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Suzanne Gillespie, M.D.

Suzanne Gillespie, M.D.

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Julietta Fiscella, M.D.

Julietta Fiscella, M.D.

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Sophia Russ, M.D.

Sophia Russ, M.D.

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Emily Morgan, M.D.

Emily Morgan, M.D.

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Angela Branche, M.D.

Angela Branche, M.D.

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Health News

988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds

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A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected. A new study found that suicide rates among young people dropped after the launch

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Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations

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Primary Care Nurse Receives Thompson’s DAISY Award

Primary Care Nurse Receives Thompson’s DAISY Award

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INSIDE THE HEALTHCARE GUIDE 2026:

Feature Stories:
8 Nutritious Nuts that Boost Health
Meeting Stress Head On…
Tough Times for Rural Hospitals
Health Insurance Updates for 2026
Chances Are If You’re Poor, You Will Die Sooner
Telehealth: Bust or Boom?
E-cigarettes: High Among Those Aged 18-24, Becoming More Common among Women

Leaders in Healthcare: Greater Rochester
Albert S. Hartel • Anne Gallese
Barry Howard • David E. Baum
Deidre Klapka • Deirdre Salanger
E. Kate Valcin • Edith M. Williams
Hazel Robertshaw • Jane Ahrens
Jennifer Dabu • Jennifer Faringer
Jill Graziano • Joseph Murabito
Kathy Parrinello • Kim K. Petrone
Lizz Ortolani • Michael Apostolakos
Michael E. McRae • Michael F. Stapleton, Jr.
Michael Rulffes • Michael S. King
Paige Helfer • Richard “Chip” Davis
Richard Kim • Robert Mayo
Sharon M. Grasta (Russo) • Tammy Snyder

Hospitals in Greater Rochester
Auburn Community Hospital
Clifton Springs Hospital • F.F. Thompson Hospital
Finger Lakes Health • Highland Hospital
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Rochester General Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital
United Memorial Medical Center Bank St. Campus
Unity Hospital of Rochester

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