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
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Routine Childhood Vaccines Save Lives
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Among children born during the period of 1994–2023, routine childhood vaccinations prevented approximately 508 million cases of illness, 32
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
Autism Research: Strong and Diverse, Despite Funding Uncertainty
More than 2,400 of the world’s top autism researchers from 75 countries recently gathered in Prague for the annual meeting of INSAR (the International
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
Aaron Fields, M.D.
Nocturnist in charge of night shifts at Thompson Health’s emergency department has received one of the hospital’s highest awards. He discusses his work and
Savor Summer Without Sacrificing Your Health
By Shaina Zazzaro Summer is the season of sunshine, connection and making memories. It’s the time of year when people naturally spend more
Confusion Continues Over Age to Start Breast Cancer Screening
Many women might start breast cancer screening later than recommended because they aren’t up to date on the latest guidelines, a new survey says.
Women More Exposed to Back Pain Than Men
What you can do to reduce your risk By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Statistically, women experience more back pain than men. Women’s smaller frames
Family Chief Medical Officer
Women typically manage the entire family’s health. Here’s what can make that easier By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Numerous studies relate that women tend