Tag: UR Medicine
University community marks COVID-19’s one-year anniversary
Moment of silence and other activities mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which the University community responded
2019 d.health Summit addresses social determinants of health
Now in its fifth year, the d.health Summit will address the non-medical factors the affect health, such as economic security, education, physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to care.
Medals and teaching awards will honor outstanding achievement at 2019 Commencement
The University of Rochester will recognize the outstanding contributions of distinguished alumni, educators, and scientists by bestowing the Eastman Medal, Hutchison Medal, and awards for scholarship and teaching.
UR Medicine, community pediatricians team up to encourage vaccinations
In the wake of the measles cases that have arisen in the Rochester area over the past several weeks, pediatricians throughout the region have collaborated on a video in the hopes of spreading awareness about the benefits of vaccination.
An officer and an organ donor
Lieutenant Dan Schermerhorn Jr. works the day shift. Peace Officer Paul Wlosinski works nights. The two Department of Public Safety colleagues are forever connected by an act of generosity that gave Schermerhorn a second chance.
Mark Taubman reappointed dean of School of Medicine and Dentistry
Taubman has been appointed to new term as dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and will continue his joint responsibilities as University senior vice president for Health Sciences, and CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center and UR Medicine.
YMCA of Greater Rochester, UR Medicine announce exclusive collaboration
Area residents will have greater access to UR Medicine wellness programs and clinical services at 17 YMCA of Greater Rochester locations.
‘Bionic eye’ restores some vision to blind woman
A 71-year-old woman blinded by an inherited disease received a “bionic eye” from doctors at the Medical Center, allowing her to distinguish light and motion, which she hasn’t been able to do in decades.
Rochester awarded $19M to lead national clinical and translational science program
The grant will support a network of more than 50 institutions across the country aimed at turning scientific discoveries into health benefits faster.
Surviving a stroke propels career in brain research
In July 2005, as a high school senior, Frank Garcea suffered what could have been a deadly stroke during soccer practice. Today, after receiving his doctorate at Rochester, he researches how the brain recovers from injury.