F.F. Thompson Hospital Ob-Gyn & Midwifery Care

01/15/2026

Little babies are beautiful and so is our billboard! Thompson is up for an award for this Birthing Center design and would love your vote!

01/08/2026

Look who's featured in the latest installment of Thompson's Star Catcher campaign!

Meet another Thompson Star! Our popular Star Catcher program gives patients, residents, and families an opportunity to formally acknowledge a Thompson associate for the outstanding care provided. We are so proud to work alongside such wonderful healthcare professionals! https://urmc.info/2gg

01/06/2026

Whether you need a primary care provider, a pediatrician, or an OB/GYN provider, Thompson's got you covered.

Studies show having a primary care provider can go a long way in helping you achieve and maintain optimal health. If you don't have one already, you're in luck because we have several - throughout the region - who are accepting new patients! Whether you’re looking for someone for yourself or your child, you can find them within our primary care network. Check out the list of names and locations and take the first step toward better health and wellness. https://urmc.info/2g2

01/02/2026

Meet F.F. Thompson Hospital’s first baby of the new year! Born at 8:59 a.m. on New Year’s Day to Brittany and Sean Clancy of Canandaigua, Quinn Grace has an older brother named Wyatt. The due date was projected to be January 10, but Brittany’s water broke early Thursday morning and she and Sean quickly got to the hospital, where Quinn wasted little time in making her debut. This little one now shares a birthday with Sean’s grandmother Grace, who was born on New Year’s Day in 1925 and celebrated her 100th birthday last January 1 before passing away later in the year. She is why Brittany and Sean chose the middle name of Grace for their daughter, who is pictured wearing a swaddle gifted by the Thompson Health Guild. Congratulations from all of us at Thompson on your beautiful baby!

01/01/2026

12/29/2025

President and CEO Michael F. Stapleton, Jr., reveals the full scope of our achievements and plans for the future. At Thompson Health, your well-being is at the heart of everything we do; thank you for being part of our story. Happy New Year!

As we look back at 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we've shared with you. Within Thompson Health, this year has been marked by:-...

12/29/2025

On Wednesday, January 14, our Spiritual Care Department is hosting a free session with instructor Jen Muscato called “Healing Within: Grief & Yoga.” With gentle and intentional movements, this session is designed for anyone navigating grief. According to organizers, participants will “gently move through the tension, anxiety, and restlessness that are often associated with grief to embrace healing and peace.” Learn more here: https://urmc.info/2fJ

12/21/2025

Join us at Wood Library on Wednesday, January 14, for a free program called “Wellness for Women.” Drs. Jillian Babu and Catherine Cantwell of Thompson’s OB/GYN practice will be joined for the presentation by Holly Gilligan, a former college athlete and a registered dietitian at UR Medicine Fitness Science. For details, visit our newsroom - https://urmc.info/2fx

12/18/2025

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Perimenopause and menopause are not the same thing. Find out the differences, evidence-backed solutions to symptoms, and current research on perimenopause.

12/11/2025

On behalf of Thompson and the families we welcome into our Birthing Center, thank you to the Community Reading Partnership for this generous and thoughtful donation!

12/03/2025

It’s that time of year when the days grow shorter, and the weight of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel heavier.

Learn the signs and symptoms of SAD. If these symptoms resonate with you, you deserve support. Take good care of yourself and reach out to a trusted person.

Need help now? Call 988

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a condition where some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is a type of depression.

Signs and Symptoms
• Sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
• Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• Thoughts of death or su***de

Not everyone with SAD has the same symptoms. Some people may also experience:
• Oversleeping
• Overeating, especially craving carbohydrates
• Weight gain
• Social withdrawal (feeling like “hibernating”)
• Difficulty sleeping
• Lack of appetite
• Irritability and agitation

Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

11/14/2025

Are you looking for an OB/GYN provider? Certified Nurse Midwife Shannon Bernard - at our Farmington location – loves building relationships with her patients, educating them, and forming a special bond. In a “Star Catcher” submission, one patient said Shannon goes above and beyond to keep her updated and informed, calling her as soon as lab results come in. This patient added, “I have never had a healthcare professional who treated me with so much empathy.”

Meet Certified Nurse Midwife Shannon Elizabeth Bernard, CNM, MSN, an OB/GYN provider at Thompson Health's Farmington Medical Group! Shannon is accepting new ...