University of Rochester Medicine

05/28/2026

As a national leader in exercise oncology research, URochester Medicine scientists are helping shape the future of cancer care--studying how movement may improve outcomes, reduce side effects, and support patients throughout treatment and survivorship.

Learn more about this research or join us in making an impact: https://urmed.info/wciresearch

⚠️ Always talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise routines or medications

05/27/2026

One of the defining moments in our 100-year history was the opening of the new Golisano Children's Hospital building in 2015. The largest capital project in the University’s history at the time, the new tower transformed pediatric care in our region by providing a family-centered environment, advanced technology, and a space designed exclusively for children. We celebrate the community that made it possible and all the team members who have cared for our littlest patients. A look back to the original dedication celebration: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/new-golisano-childrens-hospital-dedication-celebrates-kids-community-and-future

05/27/2026

Ebola was recently declared a "public health emergency of international concern" by the World Health Organization.

For now, our infectious disease experts say those in our region don't need to worry, but they urge everyone to stay informed and up to date on the situation.

05/26/2026

As a very healthy and active 89-year-old, the last thing Frank Allen expected was to have a stroke in 2025.

But because of the fast response and specialized stroke care from our Mobile Stroke Unit, Frank is here and healthy to spend time with his loving family today. 💙

05/23/2026

Ever been told you have high cholesterol? Start here!

Small changes can help lower your cholesterol naturally. Our heart health experts provide science-backed tips ⬇️

Learn how to lower cholesterol with diet, exercise, and expert-backed treatments. URochester Medicine Cardiologist explains LDL vs. HDL, causes of high cholesterol, and when medication may be needed.

05/22/2026

PCOS updated its name...here's why that's a big deal. ⤵️

PMOS (Polymetabolic Ovarian Syndrome) more accurately reflects the condition.

🚫 It's not just ovarian cysts
🔍 It's a complex metabolic and hormonal disorder that affects the whole body

Symptoms like irregular periods, acne, hair growth, and infertility have been too long overlooked and misunderstood. With this change, healthcare professionals hope to see improved diagnoses and treatments for the many affected patients.

URochester Medicine offers expert treatment of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS; formerly known as PCOS) in Rochester, NY.

05/21/2026

Long before Magnet became the gold standard for nursing excellence, Strong Memorial Hospital helped inspire it. During a national nursing shortage in the 1980s, Strong was recognized as one of the nation's original "Reputational Magnet" hospitals, which were known for attracting and retaining nurses. Since then, Strong has earned the Magnet designation five consecutive times, beginning in 2004, when it became the first hospital in the Rochester region to receive the honor. Awarded only about every four years and achieved by roughly 10 percent of hospitals nationwide, Magnet recognition reflects a commitment to nursing excellence, innovation, leadership, and patient care.

As we celebrate our Centennial, we're proud of this nursing history, our nurses who helped shape this legacy, and those who continue it. (Pictured: Magnet escorts from the most recent designation).

05/20/2026

When minutes matter, faster stroke care can change lives. Our second Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) brings advanced stroke diagnosis and treatment directly to patients. Expanding the region’s most advanced emergency stroke response program, the MSU brings hospital-level stroke care directly to patients, enabling teams to diagnose and begin treatment before patients arrive at the hospital.

Since 2019, the unit has responded to more than 7,300 calls and significantly reduced treatment times, improving patients’ chances of recovery and independence after stroke.

05/20/2026

When it comes to clinical trials, safety always comes first.

Without clinical trial volunteers, many of today’s life-saving treatments and cures simply wouldn’t be possible. ❤️

05/19/2026

Congratulations to these future scientists, physicians, and healthcare leaders! 👏

05/19/2026

Most Saturday mornings, you’ll find this group at Lift Bridge Yarns in Fairport, NY. They join others from around the Rochester community for a weekly "sit and stitch" session.

Elizabeth Abshire (pictured far right) knits everything, but sweaters are her favorite. Sometimes she makes her own yarn on a spinning wheel. She enjoys the people who gather each week and uses knitting to relax.

A scientist who studies how cells adjust RNA in response to insulin, which is key to understanding diabetes and heart disease, Elizabeth spends most weekdays focused on experiments in the lab. While knitting provides a much-needed break from the intense concentration required to figure out the role that RNA plays in these diseases, it benefits her work, too.

“Sometimes I’ll ponder a scientific question while my hands are busy. I think having a creative pursuit makes me a better scientist since it requires that I use my brain in a different way.”

Her knitting crowd, which includes (from left to right) a fellow scientist who works with her in the Maquat lab at the School of Medicine & Dentistry; an oncologist at Wilmot Cancer Institute; a URochester Medicine clinical psychiatrist; and a URochester biology graduate student all feel the same way: this age-old craft not only provides pleasure and camaraderie…it helps them be better scientists, physicians, and students, too.