A genetically altered pig kidney helped keep a man alive for one year while he awaited a permanent human organ transplant, a new paper
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Excellus earns Forbes ‘top employer’ recognition
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2026, highlighting the organization’s continued commitment to fostering
Nurse practitioner joins Physician House Calls practice
Jewish Home’s Physician House Calls is welcoming Maria LaFaro, a board-certified adult nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience caring for adults
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently unveiled a new free caregiver resource guide for families caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease
Jewish Home Program Helps Older Adults Remain in Their Homes
Jewish Home recently announced the launch of Living Well Connections, a program designed to help older adults manage their healthcare needs and remain independent
Doulas Complete Training Program to Address Maternal Health Inequities in Rochester
In the Finger Lakes region, maternal mortality rates are about 60% higher than the state average Rochester continues to experience significant maternal and
Excellus BCBS has new community investments and partnerships manager
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently named Megan Bunce as community investments and partnerships manager for the company’s Rochester region. Her responsibilities in this role include
Nurse practitioner inducted to national association
Rochester nurse practitioner, health policy strategist and anti-human trafficking advocate Celia McIntosh has been inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse
Six receive Thompson’s Service Excellence Award
University of Rochester Medicine Thompson Health recently named six of its associates as the first-quarter 2026 Service Excellence Award winners. Recipients of the quarterly
988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds
A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected. A new study found that suicide rates among young people dropped after the launch

