Center for Community Health & Prevention, URMC

12/13/2025

Good news: Monroe County is seeing its first significant decline in overdose deaths in years!

This is a hopeful sign that prevention, early intervention, and harm reduction efforts are making a real impact. Our experts credit expanded naloxone access, stronger community partnerships, data-driven action, and improved pathways to treatment as key drivers of this progress.

There’s still much work ahead, but this shift shows that evidence-based approaches can save lives!

12/12/2025

Slow cooker meals are perfect for the winter season. Registered Dietitian April Ho shares a recipe for a family favorite – slow cooker shredded beef – and how she pairs it with fiber-rich sides for a balanced heart-healthy meal everyone can enjoy. ❄️

Find the step-by-step recipe from The Kitchn > https://www.thekitchn.com/slow-cooker-shredded-beef-267146

12/12/2025

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Refugees Helping Refugees (RHR), providing free health education while having open conversations with clients about accessing and navigating the healthcare system.

In collaboration with the UR Medicine Mobile Mammography and Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Community Outreach and Engagement teams, we’ve shared information about cancer prevention, including nutrition and screening guidelines. Education has been translated by RHR staff into both Dari and Arabic, allowing for individualized conversation.

Next week, the UR Mobile Mammography van will be on site providing mammograms to clients who qualify and are interested.

12/11/2025

As we move through the holiday season, being mindful of our nutrition can help us stay grounded, energized and aligned with our health goals while still enjoying celebrations.

Registered Dietitian Allison Steinberger offers strategies to enjoy festive foods while keeping balance, routine, and habits that support our overall health and wellbeing in mind.

12/10/2025

Sledding is one of the most common causes of cold-weather injuries. 🛷

Anne Brayer, MD, professor of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics and the Center for Community Health & Prevention, and director of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Rochester, shares some important safety reminders for winter playtime.

Sledding is one of the most common causes of cold-weather injuries. Remember these physician-recommended ways to make sledding and other activities safe for your children this winter season.

12/10/2025

It's here -- the 2025 Center for Community Health & Prevention wrapped! 🎉▶️

Thank you to everyone involved in making these moments and connections with our community (and beyond) possible! We look forward to pressing play and making waves together in 2026!

12/05/2025

Our Center was excited to partner with the Senior Adult Community Engagement Project at Common Ground Health for its "Not Forgotten" initiative that supports area nursing homes during the winter holiday season. 💓

Staff collected t-shirts, hoodies, socks, plush animals, lotion, and hygiene products and wrote cards to residents. The donation effort was coordinated by our Prince Street Council for Culture and Engagement team.

12/04/2025

Join us for the next Public Health Grand Rounds on Friday! Josh Farrelman, VP of Government Relations in the University of Rochester Office of Government & Community Relations, will present "A View from Washington and Albany."

Register: https://rochester.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m1dCJuNlT0iGWZ_Mm3mX9Q #/registration

12/03/2025

This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, an important reminder that it's not too late to get your flu shot. The NYSDOH - New York State Health Department recently declared flu prevalent across the state.

View the latest data for Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne and Yates Counties on the RocHealthData dashboard, reported by our Emerging Infections Program team. Get an in-depth and interactive look at the details, including number of cases, rates by age group, and more > https://rochealthdata.org/influenza-surveillance-dashboard/?l=36999&at=flu

Being vaccinated remains the most effective way to prevent infection and reduce the risk of severe illness for children and adults. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine.

Need more information? Check out the UR Medicine Cold, Flu and RSV Guide > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/get-care-now/cold-flu-and-rsv-guide-2025

12/02/2025

Don't have health insurance and need a mammogram? Don't miss this opportunity with Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region and Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC next Saturday!

Early detection saves lives.

We're looking forward to another free breast cancer screening day with Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC Saturday, December 13! Uninsured and due for your mammogram?

Call us at 585-224-3070 to schedule your appointment. 💟

12/02/2025

Flu cases are rising in the Finger Lakes region. View the latest data for Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne and Yates Counties on the RocHealthData dashboard.

Get an in-depth and interactive look at the details, including number of cases, rates by age group, and more.

➡ https://rochealthdata.org/influenza-surveillance-dashboard/?l=36999&at=flu

11/27/2025

We're thankful for our Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) community and the ability to give back! Our Emerging Infections Program team recently adopted the NOTA food cupboard located at the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC) on Atlantic Ave. The group raised $225 and filled a completely empty cupboard last Thursday with a variety of foods and hygiene products.

This cupboard was built by members of the NOTA community, is filled by individuals as they are able, and is accessible to anyone who may need it.