By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nightingale College estimates the current nursing shortage at an 8% deficit for registered nurses and 20% for LPNs. The
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Fulfillment of a mother’s promise helps hundreds of adolescents and young adults impacted by cancer By John Addyman “It was just three nights
Can You Screen for Stroke?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Promptly treating stroke can help patients have a better chance of recovery. But that often starts with an at-home
Stroke Recovery Tips
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, including 610,000 first-time strokes and 185,000 recurrent strokes. Of these patients,
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Highland Hospital geriatrician believes that a whole-food, plant-based diet and regular exercise (including yoga) are key for older adults By Chris Motola Q:
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.