Male loneliness: A silent epidemic | Health Care
While loneliness cuts across all demographic groups, some research shows that men are especially vulnerable.
Highland Hospital unveils new patient tower
Highland Hospital recently celebrated its southeast tower project, a $70 million, 80,000-square-foot modernization project.
UR Medicine expands tuition-free nursing scholars program
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and School of Nursing announced an expansion of their UR Nursing Scholars Program to combat the rising nursing shortage in the region.
Bausch + Lomb begins production of new contact lenses at Rochester facility
Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced the U.S. launch Monday of Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses, which are being manufactured in the company’s Rochester facility.
Plasma collection company expands into Rochester
The Rochester location joins a fleet of more than 160 centers in 35 states, supporting more than 650,000 annual plasma donors.
McRae, St. Ann’s ready for influx of Boomers by addressing employee recruiting, retention
The number of elderly patients is on pace to exceed the number of direct care workers who would be available to care for them.
New leader takes the helm at Rochester Regional Health Foundations
Kelly Gagan has been named the new president of the Rochester Regional Health Foundations.
New training program aims to alleviate EMS personnel shortage
Monroe County will allot $4.2 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for an innovative program to help combat the shortage of emergency medical personnel by training 160 candidates over the next four years. The program, developed by Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance, will actively recruit candidates, particularly from traditionally underserved communities, then provide […]
Swedish firm establishes North American headquarters in Rochester
Avidicare AB, a Swedish manufacturer, has opened its North American headquarters in downtown Rochester.
The Gables of Brighton has new leader & look
The new executive director of The Gables of Brighton believes his background in a different industry will be an asset in his current role.
Caregivers can lower risk for chronic conditions by practicing self-care
Though caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s may be complex, it can also afford the caregiver and their loved one the opportunity to spend more time together, share stories, enjoy family dinners and more.
FLPPS and HCR Home Care lead effort to meet urgent demand for Home Health Aides
Finger Lakes Performing Provider System and HCR Home Care are partnering with home health agencies and community-based organizations to develop and manage a program to recruit and train community home health aides. Funded through grants from the city of Rochester and ESL Charitable Foundation, the program’s goal is to recruit, certify and train 660 HHAs […]