As winter weather ramps up, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) reminds members of the University community about safe walking practices. The EHS website has numerous posters that can be printed out for your department, digital slides for TV displays, and general winter weather tips and articles. Tips for walking safely in snow and ice include:
Use sturdy footwear with textured soles
Stay alert and put your phone away
Take your time—walk slowly
Avoid any spots that look icy
Use handrails on stairs
Call the snow removal hotline at (585) 275-0000 to report hazardous conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week (Medical Center and River Campus only)
Employees should file an incident report for injuries resulting from slips, trips, or falls on University campus properties. Contact EHS with questions at (585) 275-3241.
From noon to 1 p.m. today, December 13, Joe Testani, the deputy to the president, will have a Zoom conversation with Mike Chihoski, senior associate vice president for facilities and services, that will cover the development of the University’s new master plan. The session will include a presentation from Chihoski and consultants working on the plan and time for Q&A. Register to attend.
Can’t attend? In the near future, you can find out what’s been happening with the master plan and a “recap” of the session with Mike Chihoski on Better Things, the Boundless Possibility blog.
In Well-U’s You Can Quit! program, find help cutting down or stopping nicotine use. Save a date to meet with your coach and reach your 2025 wellness goals.
Tuition reimbursement reminder
Are you utilizing the tuition reimbursement benefit for the fall 2024 semester? Be sure to submit your supporting documents (tuition bill, proof of payment, and final grades) to tuitionbenefits@ur.rochester.edu within 90 days of the completion of the course. For more information, visit the tuition benefits website.
Join the School of Nursing on Wednesday, December 18, from 5 to 6 p.m., for an application workshop focused on Clinical Nurse Leader, Leadership in Health Care Systems, and Nursing Education programs. The session will cover key insights into the programs, the admissions process, and the diverse career opportunities available—whether you’re ready to take the next step or just beginning to explore your options. Register here.
New community health indicators available on RocHealthData
RocHealthData, developed and supported by the Center for Community Health & Prevention and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, now has updated data for key clinical measures of the region’s health, including childhood and adult obesity, diabetes control rates, and blood pressure control rates. As in the previous years’ data for the 13-county region, the population health dataset contains clinical data at a granular level by county, age, and sex. For the most recent years (2020 and 2021), data are available by race and ethnicity. Read more.
“Good Night Lights” is back at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Area first responders light up the night, bringing smiles to the hospital’s youngest patients. Find photos on the UR Medicine Instagram account.
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