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Highland Hospital Rated Among Top Hospitals for Safety
Highland Hospital ranks in the top percentile of New York hospitals based on safety measures, according to a study published by the national nonprofit The Leapfrog Group. In its biannual report, the group reported that Highland was one of only eight out of the 137 hospitals compared across the state that received an “A” rating. Highland was also the only local hospital to receive the top score. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 14, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Gift of Life Provides Strength, Hope to Auburn Woman, Family
As Mother ’s Day nears, Roberta Watkins says only a hug from her 9-year-old compares with the extraordinary gift she received two weeks ago at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital. A generous donor gave the Auburn woman a new heart and renewed hope for the future. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 11, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Simple Post-Surgery Step Reduces Bladder Cancer Recurrence
Flushing the bladder with a common chemotherapy drug immediately after surgery significantly reduces the chances of bladder cancer returning, according to a major study led by Edward M. Messing, M.D., and an international clinical trials network funded by the National Cancer Institute. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 9, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

URMC Surgeons, Troopers Offer Prescription Drug Take Back May 19
The Rochester community is invited to safely dispose prescription medications from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The Prescription Drug Take Back, offered collaboratively with the New York State Police, will be held at 415 Elmwood Ave., near the intersection with Kendrick Road. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 8, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

7th Annual 'Strollin' for the Colon' to Benefit Colon Cancer Education and Research
UR Medicine ’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will sponsor the 7th annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5K Walk/Run beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Geneseo Central School, 4050 Avon Rd., Geneseo. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 4, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

UR Medicine Offers Free Skin Cancer Screening May 12
UR Medicine ’s Department of Dermatology is joining forces with the American Academy of Dermatology and the Rochester Dermatologic Society to provide free skin cancer screenings 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at Strong Memorial Hospital in the Dermatology Suite on the second floor of the Ambulatory Care Fac ility. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 3, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Researchers Partner with Moms to Overcome Breastfeeding Obstacles
The message, “breast is best” may be familiar and powerful, but it’s not enough to get some women to breastfeed. A new University of Rochester Medical Center project creates a partnership with mothers who are not likely to breastfeed exclusively, and tries to improve the rates by first understanding their perspective and obstacles. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 3, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Neuroscience Lab Holds ‘Brain Day’ at Local School
Last Friday, staff from the Del Monte Neuroscience Institute ’s Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory (CNL) spent the afternoon at the Hope Hall School explaining the mysteries of the human brain and exposing students to careers in STEM fields. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 1, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Fracking the Immune System
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are the first to report links between early life exposure to chemicals in ground water near fracking sites and immune system imbalances in mice. Their findings suggest that exposure to these chemicals during development may adversely affect the immune system ’s ability to fight diseases like multiple sclerosis later in life. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - May 1, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Horses Get the Flu, Too
Flu vaccines for horses haven ’t been updated in more than 25 years, but Rochester researchers have developed a new live equine influenza vaccine that is safe and more protective than existing vaccines. A new vaccine is needed not only to keep horses healthy, but also to protect people. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 30, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Colleen T. Fogarty, M.D., MSC, Selected for ADFM Fellowship
Colleen T. Fogarty, M.D., MSC, Associate Chair for Interprofessional Practice and Education, and Medical Director at Highland Family Medicine with the University of Rochester/High ¬land Hospital Department of Family Medicine has been selected by the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) for a year-long fellowship program that provides aca¬demic leadership development for those interested in being a chair or considering that as a potential career direction. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 26, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

URMC Recognizes 3 with Satcher Community Health Awards
The event featured a special grand rounds delivered by David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D, the 16th Surgeon General of the United States, for whom the awards are named. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 26, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Bogachan Sahin, M.D., Ph.D., Named Highland Hospital Chief of Neurology
Bogachan Sahin, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed as the new Chief of Neurology for Highland Hospital. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 23, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

The Bugs in Your Gut Could Make You Weak in the Knees
Scientists have long thought that osteoarthritis in people who are obese was a consequence of excess wear and tear on joints, but a new study in JCI Insight shows that the microbiome may be the culprit. The study shows that a high fat diet (like the Western diet) can alter gut microbes, increase inflammation throughout the body, and speed deterioration of joints. An interesting twist: a common dietary supplement overturned these effects in mice. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 19, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

National Initiative Focuses on New Treatments for Lewy Body Dementia
The University of Rochester Medical Center has been selected to participate in a national network created to develop new ways to diagnose and treat Lewy Body Dementia. The new initiative, which is being organized by the Lewy Body Dementia Association, will seek to raise awareness and advance research for this complex disorder. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - April 19, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news