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Strong Memorial has once again been recognized as a top-ranked hospital by U.S News & World Report. For 100 years, patients from Rochester and beyond have trusted us for high-quality, specialized care, and we are proud to continue that legacy.
Going to the right place for care can help you get the treatment you need, when and where you need it.
For non-life-threatening symptoms, Virtual Urgent Care or Urgent Care may be the most convenient options for high-quality care and speedy treatment: getcare.urmc.edu
Pushing through an intense workout can have serious consequences.
Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency caused by rapid muscle breakdown. Fitness Science Director Conner Lorenzo explains warning signs to watch for and why preparation matters.
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Approaching our 100th anniversary, the department of Ophthalmology, now known as the Flaum Eye Institute was organized in 1929. Today, Flaum has more than 100,000 patient visits a year and continues its mission to provide compassionate eye care to the community.
Don't forget to set those clocks back an hour tomorrow! That extra sleep really comes in handy. 😴
Find out how your body will use that extra time to keep you healthy: urmed.info/sleep5
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How does the brain make sense of what we see?
On the podcast Neuroscience Perspectives, Dr. Duje Tadin explores visual perception and motion processing, revealing how the brain interprets visual info and shapes our perception of reality @JohnnyFoxe @UofR @UoR_BrainCogSci
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Meet Avery! 💙
Born in July 2014 with Down syndrome, Avery spent her first 15 days at Golisano Children’s in the NICU, where her care team supported her through several early health challenges.
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Even monsters need medical care! 🎃
Where should they go for these spooky "boo"-boos?
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Gene editing holds promise for treating disease. But should it be used to enhance traits like height or intelligence?
@UR_Med bioethicist Lainie Ross explains the risks and why we need to think carefully about where to draw the line: urmed.info/4yZgnRD
From minor sprains to mysterious reactions...knowing where to go for care can help you save time and get treatment quickly.👻
Know where to go: getcare.urmc.edu
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Bernell Jones made up her mind on the spot, after her brother, also a lifelong smoker, recovered from a stroke. She wanted to quit smoking. Wilmot Cancer Institute's Tobacco Cessation Program helped her succeed.
Read her story: urmed.info/4ywNsmS
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Congratulations to Maiken Nedergaard, URochester Medicine neuroscientist, on her election to the National Academy of Medicine! She's recognized for discovering the glymphatic system and transforming our understanding of how the brain clears waste during sleep.
Breastfeeding? You don't have to put your mammogram on hold!
Mammograms are safe while breastfeeding, and there's no need to "pump and dump" afterward. Our breast imaging experts share one simple tip to make your mammogram more comfortable.
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Could the brain’s smallest blood vessels hold clues to neurological disease?
URochester researchers have created a new tool that could help scientists investigate the subtle vascular changes associated with stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.
urmc.rochester.edu/news/stor…

ALT Three individuals are seated in an office setting with computer screens in the background. The computers display images and information about brain blood vessels. Below, there are three labeled sections illustrating a new tool by "ArteryX" that aids in understanding brain blood vessels. The sections show MRI scans and processes like identifying arteries and measuring artery features. A headline above reads: "New Tool Could Help Researchers Better Understand the Brain’s Blood Vessels.
You don't have to leave home to get care when you're sick!
(Round of applause for at-home testing, Virtual Urgent Care, and pharmacy delivery!) 👏
Where to get care: getcare.urmc.edu/
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Thank you to Mark and Maureen Davitt for an inspirational $10M commitment to support our new pediatric emergency department and Integrated Care Center. Their generosity will support the resources needed to deliver exceptional care to kids in our community.
A $10M gift from Mark and Maureen Davitt will support our new pediatric emergency department and Integrated Care Center.
Their generosity is an inspiration and an investment into a healthier future for children and families in Rochester and beyond: urmed.info/3TXFaGt





























