By Matthew Liptak The hundreds of volunteers who donate their time to the Friends of Strong organization offer vital care and comfort to patients,
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MOvember: It’s Not a Typo. It’s an Invitation to Grow Facial Hair
Local residents are encouraged to grow facial hair in November to show support for men’s health, especially men affected by prostate cancer By Patrick
10,000 Robotic Surgeries
Rochester Regional Health moves past milestone By Matthew Liptak The robotic surgery program at Rochester General moved past its 10,000th robotic surgery in the
5 Myths About Organ Donation
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. We have heard so many myths about organ donation. Anything from “my religion prohibits organ donation” to “if I am
Planning for the Empty Nest Retirement Years
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant When it comes to retirement and empty nest planning, many people focus on their financial future and health care. While
Project REBUILD
Program helps people who have visual problems that can’t be corrected By John Addyman Here’s the good news: if you’re 60 or over, you
Plant-Based Diet Supports Good Health
Even if you’re not a vegetarian or vegan, eating more plants may benefit your health, say experts By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many Americans don’t
6 Things You Should Know About The Flu
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. It’s that time again. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your
Have a Baby Without Losing Your Body
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Does having a baby mean lasting weight gain? It seems so for many women. A study released by the Centers
Expanded Work Leave Benefits Families
Workers will be able to take up to eight weeks off as part of the new family leave program; time off will increase to