Center for Community Health & Prevention, URMC

03/07/2026

When clocks “spring forward,” our bodies can feel out of sync for several days.

UR Medicine sleep expert Carolina Marcus, MD, explains why the time change can leave you feeling off and shares simple strategies to help your body adjust more quickly.

While the shift to daylight saving time is a welcome sign of spring, it may take a while for your body to adjust to that lost hour. If you’re among the groggy who need time to recover from the “spring forward,” sleep expert Dr. Carolina Marcus offers insight into why you feel that way and how ...

03/07/2026

Happy Dress in Blue Day! 💙

Members of our team wear blue in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and in support of all impacted by colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50 and the second deadliest overall.

Colorectal cancer can be prevented. Screening guidelines recommend beginning regular screening at age 45. If you have additional risk factors, you may need to start earlier. Talk with your doctor about the right plan for you.

Don't have health insurance? Call the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region at (585) 224-3070 to see if you qualify for free screenings.

03/06/2026

Congratulations to the latest graduating class of the Rochester Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! All participants lowered their A1C! 🥳

Our year-long, evidence-based program is designed to help people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. The lifestyle change program covers information about nutrition and physical activity, and how they impact our health and daily lives.

Mali Rosado, lifestyle coach and DPP facilitator, held a special celebration for graduates, who also shared their feelings about their health journey. Swipe ➡ to see their inspiring words!

03/05/2026

The Hoekelman Center at Golisano Children's Hospital is gearing up for its annual Dyson Day event March 11, featuring a virtual presentation focused on children's literacy and health. Andy Aligne, MD, MPH, and Kelly McDermott, MS, will present "The Joy of Literacy: How the Science of Reading Can Improve Children's Health."

Join the conversation next Wednesday - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics/grand-rounds

03/03/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! 💙

Mark your calendars for next Thursday's event at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY with Wilmot Cancer Institute! Learn about colorectal cancer and explore an inflatable colon. Members of our Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region team will be sharing information about colorectal cancer prevention and the services CSP-FLR provides to uninsured individuals due for screening. We hope to see you there!

We're looking forward to next month's event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County! Join us, in partnership with Wilmot Cancer Institute, in raising awareness of colorectal cancer. Learn how to lower your risk and hear about local services available, like our program for uninsured individuals.

Come say hi March 12!

03/03/2026

Our next investigator spotlight features Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, a researcher, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, and co-director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Nichols-Hadeed brings together expertise in aging, mental health, and trauma to explore how social connection across generations can disrupt cycles of violence and improve community well-being.

Learn more about her work > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/office-of-health-equity-research/health-equity-researchers/investigator-spotlights/corey-nichols-hadeed-jd

03/03/2026

Feeling the winter blues? UR Medicine psychiatrist Annabel Fu, MD, and psychologist Leisha Cuddihy, PhD, share recommendations for finding light in the darkness this winter.

With shorter days and chilling temperatures, winter can bring on a gloomy feeling—the “winter blues.” UR Medicine psychiatrist Annabel Fu, MD, and psychologist Leisha Cuddihy, PhD, share their recommendations for finding light in the darkness this winter.

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month!

This year's theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition." Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. We're proud to have a team of clinicians dedicated to this work.

👀 Watch here throughout the month for more on the power of nutrition and takeaways to help boost your confidence when it comes to food and health.

02/26/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the community health improvement mini-grant, one-time grants up to $2,000 offered through our. Up to two applicants will be selected during the application period.

This is a competitive grant program with review by representatives from URMC and community partner organizations. For more than 15 years, these grants have provided URMC-Community Partnerships with additional funding to address concerns such as transportation, childcare, meeting space rental, and more.

✅ Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. >> https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/connect-partner/partnering-grants/mini-grants

02/26/2026

DYK? The University of Rochester was renewed with the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a designation recognizing the University's institutional commitment and excellence in community engagement.

"To receive the 2026 classification, URochester demonstrated excellent alignment among campus mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices that support dynamic and noteworthy community engagement and community-engaged learning."

Theresa Green, PhD, MBA, director of Community Health Education and Policy at our Center, was called upon to co-chair the committee that prepared the successful application leading to the University’s initial recognition with this classification in 2020.

The designation recognizes the University of Rochester’s institutional commitment and excellence to community engagement.

02/25/2026

As women age, their risk for heart disease and stroke increases, making healthy lifestyle habits essential for long term wellness. Registered Dietitian Allison Steinberger highlights the top priorities women should adopt to protect their health.

Check out the American Heart Association’s helpful resource, “Life’s Essential 8,” that shares measures for improving and maintaining heart health. https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/lifes-essential-8-for-women

02/20/2026

Are you interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis, or have friends/family with MS? Join the URMC Science Café at 11:15 a.m. March 6 at Connected Communities: EMMA & Beechwood for "Multiple Sclerosis: The Science, the Treatment, and the Patient Voice."

Charles White, community liaison for our Center and the Department of Neurology, and Andrew Goodman, MD, director of UR Medicine's Multiple Sclerosis Center, will co-present and facilitate discussion.

A Science Café is a discussion about science in a social setting. Lunch will be provided.

Learn more and RSVP: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=NYHEXNXCH4JPMKAE