Community New Program Will Promote Firearm Safety as a Public Health Issue By Scott Hesel Jun. 3, 2024 A newly established UR Medicine program will collaborate with health care providers, community agencies, and residents across Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region to find effective ways to prevent ...
Patient Care What is a Level 1 Trauma Center? By Elizabeth Beach May. 2, 2024 As Rochester's only full-service trauma facility, find out what makes Strong Memorial Hospital a level 1 trauma center.
Research How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults By Sydney Burrows May. 1, 2024 Some people assume we forget or outgrow trauma. But the truth is, if someone experiences trauma as a child, it can lead to physical and mental struggles that affect their entire life.
Patient Care Why Should I Give Blood? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 7, 2024 Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Patient Care New Advanced Brain Injury Rehab Unit Opens at Strong Memorial Hospital By Mark Michaud Dec. 18, 2023 The state-of-the-art, 11-bed unit is dedicated to helping patients recover function and independence after traumatic brain injury and stroke.
Patient Care Here’s How Your Smartphone Can Save Your Life By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 12, 2023 Having a phone with you can always save your life—but the power of smartphones may go beyond just a call. Even when unconscious or unable to communicate, your smartphone can save your life with these ...
Patient Care Groundbreaking Celebrates Strong Memorial Hospital Expansion Project By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 8, 2023 Leaders from the University of Rochester and University of Rochester Medical Center, government officials, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the University’s largest capital project in ...
Research Study Finds that Child Victims of Violence Face Long-Term Psychological Effects By Scott Hesel Apr. 6, 2023 A study of young adults who were victims of violent injuries as children found significantly higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in this group than the general population.
Patient Care Scanning for the Best Results: Pediatric Trauma Team Helps Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children By Scott Hesel Jan. 30, 2023 Every time a child gets a CT scan they are exposed to radiation that creates a 1-in-1,000 risk of developing a fatal tumor later in life. The Golisano Children's Hospital trauma team worked to adapt ...
Patient Care Strong Expansion Project Reaches Another Approval Milestone By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 20, 2022 The state Department of Health has issued contingent approval of a certificate of need for the project and is expected to grant final CON approval in early 2023.