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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.
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.
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 which are held virtually – include stigma, cultural perspective, provider bias, violence, suicide, the criminalization […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helio Health buys former DePaul property on Mt. Hope Ave.
The newly acquired property on Mount Hope is being used as administrative space while current and future community needs are evaluated, a spokesperson said.
UR Medicine launches tuition-free nursing education program
To combat the region’s nursing shortage, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing recently announced a program to provide a tuition-free nursing education for 33 students a year, with the first cohort expected to begin this fall. The UR Nursing Scholars Program will reimburse 100 percent of tuition costs for Accelerated Bachelor’s […]
Rochester area reps named to statewide committee on aging
The group of 28 have been tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council, who is developing the state’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging.
