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Alana Russell, left, director of Lifespan’s ombudsman program, regularly meets with volunteers like Laura Humphreys. Volunteers serve as patient advocates for residents in long-term care facilities. 
Features Golden Years Top Stories 
July 28, 2018July 28, 2018

Lending an Ear and Giving a Voice

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Ombudsman program, driven by volunteers, helps those in long-term health care facilities. By Colleen M. Farrell When Laura Humphreys introduces herself, not everyone is

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Bullying
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July 28, 2018July 28, 2018

What Should Your Children Do If They’re Bullied at School?

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Do your children know what to do when they’re bullied at school? While no victims are to blame for experiencing

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Features Top Stories 
July 28, 2018July 28, 2018

5 Things to Know About ‘Nightmare Bacteria’

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Researchers identified more than 200 cases of “nightmare” bacteria with new or rare antibiotic-resistance genes in the U.S. By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Superbugs so powerful

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July 28, 2018July 28, 2018

The Role of Physical Therapy in Integrative Healthcare

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By Marcia Spoto PT, DC, OCS Integrative health can be considered simply as the combination of traditional and alternative healthcare approaches in addressing the

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Surinder
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June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Surinder Devgun, M.D.

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For new president of Monroe County Medical Society, one of the challenges is to retain and attract new physicians to the area By Chris

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Dave Fuehrer, founder of GRYT Health, talks about the Stupid Cancer app his company developed at CancerCon earlier this year in Denver. CancerCon is an international gathering put on by Stupid Cancer, a young adult cancer foundation. Submitted photo 
Features Top Features 
June 22, 2018June 23, 2018

The Stupid Cancer App

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A Rochester-based start-up has been honored for creating app that brings cancer patients together By Colleen M. Farrell Dave Fuehrer was just 25 when

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Healthcare in a Minute
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June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Right to Try: New Law May Help Patients — to a Certain Point

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By George W. Chapman Recently signed as law, the Right to Try legislation allows patients with life threatening conditions to “request” medicines that have

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Live Alone & Thrive
Columnists Live Alone & Thrive 
June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Living Alone Can Be Simply Beautiful!

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By Gwenn Voelckers One of the beauties (and benefits) of getting older is that I’ve gained enough self-knowledge and confidence to figure out what

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Pool
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June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Swim Safely

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One-fifth of those who drown are children aged 14 and younger: CDC By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About 3,536 people drown accidentally in non-boating related

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Mosquito on hand
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June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

Natural Prevention of Insect-Borne Diseases

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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated in May that insect-borne disease increased from 27,000 in 2004 to

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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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