Stress is not good for your ticker By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Your probably know that stress is bad for heart health. But both acute
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Heart Flutter Surprise
My checkup visit to the doctor went south in a hurry after my doctor measured my pulse and declared, ‘Todd, go to hospital emergency
Post-heart Attack Care
How to reduce your risk for another cardiac event By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you’ve suffered a heart attack, you absolutely should follow through
Take Heart!
UR Medicine and American Heart Association Improve CPR Readiness By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant UR Medicine wants more people to know how to perform cardiopulmonary
The Face of the Opioid Epidemic Shifts Yet Again
By Jennifer Faringer The opioid epidemic has seen multiple waves. It first emerged in the early 2000s with the overprescribing and misuse of pain
Why Do People Get Addicted to Alcohol and Other Substances?
By Mark Winsberg M.D. Addiction to substances happens for several reasons. Understanding them can help us think about how to prevent it. One big
Excellus appoints new senior vice president
Susie Hume has been appointed senior vice president corporate development and strategy, chief risk officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Hume most recently served as
RRH hospitals recognized by US News, AHA
Rochester Regional Health announced its outstanding achievements in the 2024 “US News and World Report” rankings, solidifying its position as a leader in healthcare
St. John’s announces changes in leadership
St. John’s, a leading provider of a full continuum of services for older adults for 125 years, announced that Charlie Runyon, its resident and
MCMS recognizes health professionals
The Monroe County Medical Society has recognized two health professionals with its 2024 Edward Mott Moore Physician and Layperson Awards. This award recognizes individuals