F.F. Thompson Hospital

10/21/2025

The Lambersons were grateful for all of the staff on hospital floor 3 East when David Lamberson was a patient in August, but a special connection with Patient Care Technician Ella Hughes led Nancy Lamberson to nominate her for our BEE Award following David’s death. Nancy, who was on hand for the surprise award presentation, said Ella’s compassionate nature and positive attitude were much appreciated. “She spent extra time in making him the most comfortable he could be and would often make a visit to see how he was doing even when not assigned to him,” she said of Ella, who is in nursing school and who gave her a big hug. You can nominate a patient care technician for the BEE Award at https://urmc.info/2dw. Also eligible is any Thompson team member in one of the following positions: Emergency Technician, Medical Office Technician, HUC (Health Unit Coordinator), Surgical Technician, and Peri-Op Attendant. Congratulations, Ella!

10/20/2025

Survey says… our urgent care teams in Canandaigua, Farmington, and Newark are giving patients plenty to smile about! According to Press Ganey – a leading organization that measures and benchmarks patient experience – our latest scores rank in the 97th percentile overall among urgent care centers across the New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey region. Even more impressive, our Canandaigua location achieved the 99th percentile! A huge shoutout goes to the dedicated healthcare professionals who make these outstanding results possible every day. Our nursing staff, in particular, earned scores above the 90th percentile in six key areas: courtesy and respect, attentiveness, communicating about treatment, protecting patient privacy, listening to concerns, and clearly explaining what they’re doing. We already knew our urgent care teams were extraordinary — and now we have the scores to prove it. If you need urgent care, you need UR Medicine Urgent Care (part of F.F. Thompson Hospital). https://urmc.info/2ds

10/17/2025

As we encourage everyone to keep up to date with their mammograms, Thompson associates and colleagues at our UR Medicine affiliates will be wearing pink on Friday, October 24. Our Rehab Services locations showed their support for the cause this week, on World Breast Cancer Awareness Day!

10/16/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now! If you’re 65 or older or helping a loved one review coverage, this is the time to explore your options for 2026 coverage. You can compare plans and make updates at https://urmc.info/2dm. Ontario County residents can also access free, unbiased help through the Office for the Aging: https://urmc.info/2dn. This free resource can guide you through your Medicare questions.

10/16/2025

This weekend, a team from our M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center will raise money and awareness in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Finger Lakes Community College. They know how much Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia touch the lives of many of our “CCC” residents and families, so they wanted to hold an on-site event, as well. Staff and residents got decked out in purple for the “mini-walk,” making their way around the facility and collecting prizes. At the finish line, everyone got together to enjoy purple flower-shaped cookies and ice cream while listening to songs like Johnny Cash’s “I Walk the Line,” Dire Straits’ “Walk of Life,” and Nat King Cole’s “Walking My Baby Back Home.”

10/15/2025

It was an emotional morning in our ICU, where Anastasia “Asia” Fedele received our DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence and had a tearful reunion with Diane Sprague of Victor. Diane’s late husband, Scott, was a patient last year in the ICU, where he passed away. In the DAISY nomination Diane submitted, she described Asia as compassionate, positive, and efficient. “Asia touched our hearts with the care she gave Scott and our family," Diane said, noting Asia even attended Scott’s calling hours, bringing a great deal of comfort to the family. “She is an incredible person,” Diane said. We agree wholeheartedly and wish to congratulate Asia! To nominate a nurse to be our next quarterly award recipient, visit https://urmc.info/2df.

10/14/2025

Whether you're doing your residency or you are an advanced practice provider or physician who's looking for a change, we invite you to join us Saturday, October 18. In addition to an information session, we'll have a light lunch, tours, a meet-and-greet with local physicians, and vouchers to enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful Canandaigua resort community. RSVP via this link!

Open House for MD Careers. An informative afternoon at Canandaigua Medical Group. Tours of CMG and FF Thompson Hospital, meet-n-greet local physicians and enjoy brunch. Vouchers to enjoy the afternoon in the beautiful Canandaigua resort community. Small town feel, big city care. Learn why Thompson e...

10/12/2025

Looking for snack ideas your kids will actually love? In a recent issue of In Good Health, wellness coordinator—and mom—Amanda Reynolds shares her favorite healthy picks. Don’t miss it! https://urmc.info/2d3

10/11/2025

Dr. Joseph Caravella is the newest member of the team at our Canandaigua Family Practice. He got his education down south, completing his residency at East Jefferson General Hospital Family Medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Learn more about him here: https://urmc.info/2cY

10/10/2025

This week, 17 new associates joined Thompson! They include nurses, certified nursing assistants, a prep cook, a pediatrician, a pharmacist and more. Please join us in welcoming them!

10/10/2025

It’s not too late to sign up for our first session of “Feeding Your Newborn,” taking place this Sunday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Birthing Center classroom on the second floor of our hospital. This is the first meeting of the class, which will be held the second Sunday of every month for parents who are deciding how to feed their baby. Offered at no cost, the class is designed to empower you to make an informed choice by covering all the options. If you’re planning on coming, please call 585-396-6295 to let us know!

10/09/2025

Parents, here’s how to pick the perfect backpack for your child—plus simple tips to help them carry it safely and comfortably from a Thompson Health expert.

Features Top Stories  September 2, 2025 Backpack Safety Posted By: admin Make sure your children’s packs don’t hurt their backs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Chronic low back pain is prevalent among youth, with 13% of adolescent boys and 26% of girls reporting this issue, according to the rese...