‘It is important to encourage the women in this group to continue annual screening.’ By Stamatia Destounis, MD Current average life expectancy for American
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Understanding the Basics of Hypertension
By Kim Bagley Long-term untreated high blood pressure or hypertension will cause damage to organs such as your heart and kidneys. Generally speaking the
Help Wanted: School Nurses
Only 45 percent of America’s public schools have a full-time school nurse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Should your child become sick or hurt while
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New OB-GYN at Thompson Hospital discusses why he moved from New Orleans to Canandaigua and what inspired him to become a doctor By Chris
Brockport Wife Creates New Footwear
Need to help her husband wear shoes after stroke motivated creation By Christine Green On July 5, 2014 after a fun yet exhausting holiday
Lactation Consultants
Profession expected to experience a 15 percent job growth rate from 2016 to 2026 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects
Learn More About Your Family Health History
Holidays are a great time to put your family’s health history together By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As you gather with your family this time
Give Healthful Food Gifts
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people enjoy giving (and receiving) food gifts. They don’t end up as clutter and offer a treat the recipient
Rheumatologists in Short Supply
By 2030 the nation will have only half the number of professionals it needs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you need to see a
NY Ranks High in New Cases
Fifty to 100 new cases per year are identified in the Rochester region By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant New York ranked fourth in the nation