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Jeffrey Freeman admits to being somewhat taken aback when research showed that some disparities typically seen in many facets of everyday life extended to cancer care.

An already limited supply of homes on the market became even more strained in October. The number of houses for sale in Monroe County dropped to 494 last month, down 25.9 percent from the 667 available in October of 2020, ...

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has raised the minimum wage for all employees at its company to $18 an hour. Previously, the minimum wage was $15 an hour.  “We hope an increase in the minimum wage will have a meaningful impact on ...

A Rochester Institute of Technology alumnus is providing scholarships to two students — as well as the advanced tools to conduct research projects — in hopes of driving more interest in utility and electrical engineering.   Michael Oshetski, CEO and ...

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa is donating 150 turkeys to Catholic Charities Community Services that will be distributed to clients in need this Thanksgiving.   This year’s gift will mark the 10th year that Woodcliff has been contributing to the agency’s clients during the ...

With increasing costs from cancer care, health insurers in the Rochester area and throughout the country have turned to reimbursement models based on providers showing “value” through controlling costs and improving health outcomes for patients. 

A New York City developer will be transforming a vacant property on State Street across from the Eastman Kodak Co. headquarters into market-rate apartments.

An upcoming holiday market spearheaded by a local pancreatic cancer survivor is being held as a way to raise funds for research efforts at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute.   The Mary and Bright Holiday Market will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 ...

Li-Cycle — a Canadian battery recovery manufacturer which opened its first U.S. operations in Rochester — has received accolades for its technology breakthroughs in the sustainability sector.   The company was named a winner on Fast Company’s inaugural “Next Big Things in Tech” list for its efforts ...

Treating kidney cancer a decade ago was a challenge, but innovative treatments are helping to meet that challenge today, resulting in better outcomes for some patients, says Peter Van Veldhuizen M.D.

Fairport Brewing Co. is the now the state’s newest farm meadery, with today’s release of just-bottled Beekeeper’s Secret. The addition of meads — often called honey wine — adds to an already diverse beverage lineup that includes Fairport beer, Timbucha ...

Compeer Rochester kicks off its Walk a Milestone fundraiser today with an in-person event at Blossom Road Pub from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.   Walk a Milestone is a virtual fundraising event that runs from November 22 to 28 to support community members who may be dealing with seasonal ...

CVS Health announced it will close 900 stores — approximately 300 in each of the next three years — as it revamps operations across the country. The Woonsocket, R.I.,-based company operates 28 CVS Pharmacy locations in the Greater Rochester area. ...

The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley has announced its 2021 grant award recipients, totaling $100,000, in support of 11 different programs serving 1,400 women and girls across four counties in the greater Rochester region.  The Women’s Foundation grant awards serve a ...

Cognivue Inc. has launched a nationwide real-world data collection project aimed at confirming a direct relationship between hearing and cognitive function.  The 24-month study will assess the practicality of cognitive screening to quantify changes in cognitive function before and after hearing aid ...