The New York State Office of Mental Health plans to partner with Rochester-based Coordinated Care Services Inc. to expand the Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center.
Read More »State partners with local organization to expand trauma care services
Nonprofit leaders, state legislators call for increased state funding to support direct care professionals 
Organizations like CDS Monarch – an affiliate of CDS Life Transitions - are calling on the state to implement a permanent direct support wage enhancement that would be built into future budgets moving forward.
Read More »Excellus BCBS reports 2022 annual results 
The health plan and its parent organization employ more than 4,000 people in upstate New York, including 2,000 in the Rochester area. Excellus BCBS is also ranked No. 2 on the Forbes 2023 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers.
Read More »Volunteers needed at the inaugural GLOW With Your Hands: Healthcare event in March 
Various health care sectors will be in attendance, including hospitals and health systems featuring jobs in nursing, mental health, social services and first aid.
Read More »Trillium Health names new president and CEO 
Barnecut-Kearns has been with Trillium Health since March of 2018. He most recently served as the agency’s senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief development officer.
Read More »Area counties face challenges brought on by aging demographic, pandemic, other factors 
Mental health challenges, substance use disorders, chronic diseases and food security are areas that counties throughout the Finger Lakes region will address over the next few years, according to the findings of a new report.
Read More »Former B+L leader to return to the helm 
Bausch + Lomb Corp. has named Brent Saunders CEO and chair of the Board of Directors, effective March 6.
Read More »Rochester biotech now explores ways to fight disorders like Alzheimer’s 
Vaccinex Inc., dedicated to cancer fighting efforts, has expanded its reach and is now looking at new ways to combat neurodegenerative diseases.
Read More »Mental health in the Black community addressed at free educational sessions 
Mental health experts, faith leaders, parents, community leaders and stakeholders are among the participants in free educational sessions presented this month as part of the We Are Each Other’s Medicine series. Topic addressed at the sessions – most of ...
Read More »RBJ announces 2023 Health Care Heroes honorees 
Rochester Business Journal created Health Care Heroes to recognize excellence, promote innovation and honor the efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the quality of health care in the Rochester area.
Read More »Area agencies collaborate to expand access to care at new downtown clinic 
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and UR Medicine Flaum Eye Institute are collaborating to improve access to vision care in Rochester.
Read More »Federal grant supports Nazareth grad students pursuing careers as school mental health professionals 
The AMPS up grant will give Nazareth social work and art therapy students first-hand experiences working in a Greece school, supporting school-age students and families who are dealing with mental health issues.
Read More »The Center for Youth Services makes February a 28-day ‘Fit with Friends’ challenge 
One area organization is challenging the business community to be strong, fit and healthy while making a difference in the lives of local youth.
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Read More »ABVI now called Goodwill Vision Enterprises 
Organization leaders said the name change was done to reduce resistance to a vision diagnosis and increase willingness to get medical attention in order to maximize one’s remaining vision.
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Read More »Turbett Surgical names seasoned business executive as CEO 
Zimmer – who has over 30 years of experience - previously served as president of Xerox's US Enterprise Business and senior vice president of Sales at CompuCom Systems.
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