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Hospital and Community Partners Launch ‘Thompson Trolley’ for Children
Representatives of Ronald McDonald House, Rochester and The Maddie B. Childhood Cancer Foundation joined UR Medicine Thompson Health officials recently to launche “The Thompson
Is Autism Preventable?
New research may shed more light on the disorder By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant When parents receive a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder for
Eating Healthy in Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline
What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says. Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a
Time for the Outdoors
After a tough winter, it’s time to get some fresh air outside By Shaina Zazzaro After what seemed to me as the longest
Q&A with Carol Tegas
Leader of newly merged organization talks about its main goal: improve health outcomes in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region By Mike Costanza On Feb.
988: A New Front Door to Mental Health Care
‘As a 988 text and chat counselor, I have worked with more than 5,000 individuals seeking support’ By George Cassidy Mental health crises
5 Things You Need to Know About High Cholesterol
By Ernst Lamothe Jr High cholesterol is often called a silent health problem because most people feel perfectly fine while it quietly damages
AI Is Changing How Radiologists Work
Artificial intelligence increasingly used by doctors as a tool to increase precision in images’ interpretationa By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Artificial intelligence has affected
Stay Alcohol-Free While Pregnant
By Jennifer Faringer Alcohol Awareness Month in April is an opportunity to highlight the risks of drinking alcohol, particularly for women who are