Highland Hospital chief of pathology is retiring after decades on the job, starting new life as an entrepreneur. She is launching a new skin
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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
Puppies for a Purpose
Area volunteers raise puppies for potential services as guide dogs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Guide dogs begin their lives like any other dog.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Why We Celebrate Nurses in May
Date recognizes role of nurses in healthcare and honors their contributions to patient; coincides with birthday of modern nursing founder, Florence Nightingale By Deborah
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,
Sophia Russ, M.D.
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:
Stressed? Move More
Holing up with your anxiety only makes it worse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Everyone experiences stress daily. It’s not all bad. Even good
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
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.
5 Things You Need to Know About High Cholesterol
By Ernst Lamothe Jr High cholesterol is often called a silent health problem because most people feel perfectly fine while it quietly damages