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Julietta Fiscella, M.D.
Highland Hospital chief of pathology is retiring after decades on the job, starting new life as an entrepreneur. She is launching a new skin
Our Elusive Goal to Lower Healthcare Costs
By George W. Chapman Over the past five national elections, healthcare costs have been in the public’s top 5 concerns. The only notable
Spring is Here: Fresh Air, Smell of Cut Grass … and Tons of Children Injured by Lawn Mowers
Lawn mower injuries in children are more common than most think: each year over 2,500 lawn–mower injuries occur in children under 14 By Natasha
Scurvy and the Importance of Vitamin C Consumption
Now uncommon in the U.S., scurvy was a common affliction for sailors during the age of exploration By Eva Briggs, MD I’m halfway
Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids
For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts. But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged:
May’s Message: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers May has a way of waking things up. After months
Allergy: How to Deal with It
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With Rochester’s nickname of the “Flower City,” it’s little wonder it ranks high on a list of challenging places
Plan for Food Allergies and Sensitivity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Generally, food allergies tend to cause immediate systemic responses such as hives, anaphylaxis and GI upset. Food sensitivities tend
Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to