Local OB-GYN helping refugees with background in health get training, jobs By Chris Motola Q: How did you get involved with the Rochester Refugee
Top Features
Back to School on the Autism Spectrum
A new academic year is always a challenge for some on the autism spectrum. But parents can take some steps to reduce the problem
Are Your Children Getting Enough Sleep?
The consensus is that school children could have a few more hours of sleep By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Most parents realize that their children
Weighty Issues
Charelle Smith talks about losing 155 pounds — nearly half her starting weight By Lynette M. Loomis When Charelle Smith turned 21, it hit her
Excessive Video Game Playing Now Considered a Disorder
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The World Health Organization in May classified excessive video gaming as a disorder, and the American Psychiatric Association has included
Ahmad Awada, M.D.
New OB-GYN to expand women’s healthcare services in the Clifton Springs region By Chris Motola Q: What’s the OB-GYN situation look like in the
Are You Up for the Canalway Challenge?
Bike, cycle, paddle, run, walk or hike: Free personal fitness challenge on the Erie Canal encourages families to get active By Kyra Mancine More
Navigating Fair and Festival Food
Fried dough, funnel cakes, corn dogs, deep fried cookies — we’ve asked the experts about eating those delicious treats By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant From
Oh, the Aging Eyes
Droopy eyelids, dry eyes, floaters, cataracts, ocular migraines are just some of the eye problems we may have to deal with as we age
Generics: Are They Really Safe, Effective?
Recent news stories raise questions about effectiveness and safety of generic drugs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Are generic prescription medications as safe and effective