Why summer is the perfect time to prioritize your health By Shaina Zazzaro Summer is one of the best times of year to
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Meet Dr. Randall Green Rochester General Hospital’s New CEO
G. Randall Green is a cardiologist and the new president of Rochester General Hospital. He has a law degree and an MBA, is an
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
Julietta Fiscella, M.D.
Highland Hospital chief of pathology is retiring after decades on the job, starting new life as an entrepreneur. She is launching a new skin
Primary Care Nurse Receives Thompson’s DAISY Award
Licensed practical nurse Briona McBride of The Mary Clark Thompson Family Practice in Canandaigua recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses from UR
Spring is Here: Fresh Air, Smell of Cut Grass … and Tons of Children Injured by Lawn Mowers
Lawn mower injuries in children are more common than most think: each year over 2,500 lawn–mower injuries occur in children under 14 By Natasha
Move Over, Cigarettes: Vapes Now the Leading Nicotine Danger for Kids
For decades, cigarettes in American homes were the bane of child health experts. But as their use has plummeted, a new foe has emerged:
Allergy: How to Deal with It
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With Rochester’s nickname of the “Flower City,” it’s little wonder it ranks high on a list of challenging places
Plan for Food Allergies and Sensitivity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Generally, food allergies tend to cause immediate systemic responses such as hives, anaphylaxis and GI upset. Food sensitivities tend
Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to