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Fuel up with a nutritious morning meal to help kickstart and power your day! Whatever your morning routine, remember tha...
03/14/2026

Fuel up with a nutritious morning meal to help kickstart and power your day!

Whatever your morning routine, remember that breakfast is an important meal for the family. It doesn't have to be time consuming. Oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, egg sandwiches, and smoothies are some ideas and can be prepped the night before!

Earlier this week, members of our Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region team were on 13 WHAM ABC's ARC Roch...
03/12/2026

Earlier this week, members of our Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region team were on 13 WHAM ABC's ARC Rochester talking all about Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the free services the CSP-FLR provides for uninsured and underinsured individuals throughout the Finger Lakes region.

Are you due for a screening and don't have health insurance? Don't delay! Call the team at (585) 224-3070 to see if you're eligible. đź’™

The month of March is dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness, highlighting the importance of early screening and detection.

In honor of National Registered Dietitian Day, we asked our team of RDs their go-to strategies to save money while putti...
03/11/2026

In honor of National Registered Dietitian Day, we asked our team of RDs their go-to strategies to save money while putting nutritious meals on the table. Swipe ➡ for their favorites!

We are grateful for our dedicated team of RDs who make a difference every day—providing personalized, evidence-based care that helps patients overcome challenges and build lasting change.

Villa of Hope is hosting its annual Portraits of Hope event April 10 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Ray D...
03/10/2026

Villa of Hope is hosting its annual Portraits of Hope event April 10 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Ray Davis of the Buffalo Bills will be the keynote speaker.

Villa of Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides education, treatment, and services for people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.

Interested in attending and learning more? https://villaofhope.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026PortraitsofHope/tabid/1567035/Default.aspx

Congratulations to our own Diane Morse, MD, who was honored at today's RBJ Healthcare Heroes Awards with a Lifetime Achi...
03/10/2026

Congratulations to our own Diane Morse, MD, who was honored at today's RBJ Healthcare Heroes Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award!

Dr. Morse is an internal medicine physician, associate director of the Office of Health Equity Research housed at our Center, and also leads the WISH-TC (Wellness Initiative Supporting Health Transitions) clinic at Jordan Health, among other roles.

In support of her award nomination, a group of Dr. Morse's students shared, "Dr. Morse imparts on all her students that advocacy is not a passive ideal, but an active practice; it requires putting yourself in the community and being responsive to the needs of the people within it. This is perhaps the most important and cherished lesson we learned in medical school, and one we will carry forward next year as resident physicians in our varied future areas of practice."

We were proud to celebrate Dr. Morse and her dedicated career with her family, community partners, students and friends. Congratulations to all of the awardees! 🎉

When clocks “spring forward,” our bodies can feel out of sync for several days. UR Medicine sleep expert Carolina Marcus...
03/07/2026

When clocks “spring forward,” our bodies can feel out of sync for several days.

UR Medicine sleep expert Carolina Marcus, MD, explains why the time change can leave you feeling off and shares simple strategies to help your body adjust more quickly.

While the shift to daylight saving time is a welcome sign of spring, it may take a while for your body to adjust to that lost hour. If you’re among the groggy who need time to recover from the “spring forward,” sleep expert Dr. Carolina Marcus offers insight into why you feel that way and how ...

Happy Dress in Blue Day! đź’™Members of our team wear blue in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and in support of ...
03/07/2026

Happy Dress in Blue Day! đź’™

Members of our team wear blue in honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and in support of all impacted by colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for people under 50 and the second deadliest overall.

Colorectal cancer can be prevented. Screening guidelines recommend beginning regular screening at age 45. If you have additional risk factors, you may need to start earlier. Talk with your doctor about the right plan for you.

Don't have health insurance? Call the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region at (585) 224-3070 to see if you qualify for free screenings.

Congratulations to the latest graduating class of the Rochester Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! All participants lowe...
03/06/2026

Congratulations to the latest graduating class of the Rochester Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)! All participants lowered their A1C! 🥳

Our year-long, evidence-based program is designed to help people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. The lifestyle change program covers information about nutrition and physical activity, and how they impact our health and daily lives.

Mali Rosado, lifestyle coach and DPP facilitator, held a special celebration for graduates, who also shared their feelings about their health journey. Swipe ➡ to see their inspiring words!

The Hoekelman Center at Golisano Children's Hospital is gearing up for its annual Dyson Day event March 11, featuring a ...
03/05/2026

The Hoekelman Center at Golisano Children's Hospital is gearing up for its annual Dyson Day event March 11, featuring a virtual presentation focused on children's literacy and health. Andy Aligne, MD, MPH, and Kelly McDermott, MS, will present "The Joy of Literacy: How the Science of Reading Can Improve Children's Health."

Join the conversation next Wednesday - https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics/grand-rounds

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! đź’™Mark your calendars for next Thursday's event at the Central Library of Roc...
03/03/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! đź’™

Mark your calendars for next Thursday's event at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY with Wilmot Cancer Institute! Learn about colorectal cancer and explore an inflatable colon. Members of our Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region team will be sharing information about colorectal cancer prevention and the services CSP-FLR provides to uninsured individuals due for screening. We hope to see you there!

We're looking forward to next month's event for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County! Join us, in partnership with Wilmot Cancer Institute, in raising awareness of colorectal cancer. Learn how to lower your risk and hear about local services available, like our program for uninsured individuals.

Come say hi March 12!

Our next investigator spotlight features Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, a researcher, assistant professor in the Department o...
03/03/2026

Our next investigator spotlight features Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, a researcher, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, and co-director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Nichols-Hadeed brings together expertise in aging, mental health, and trauma to explore how social connection across generations can disrupt cycles of violence and improve community well-being.

Learn more about her work > https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/community-health/office-of-health-equity-research/health-equity-researchers/investigator-spotlights/corey-nichols-hadeed-jd

Feeling the winter blues? UR Medicine psychiatrist Annabel Fu, MD, and psychologist Leisha Cuddihy, PhD, share recommend...
03/03/2026

Feeling the winter blues? UR Medicine psychiatrist Annabel Fu, MD, and psychologist Leisha Cuddihy, PhD, share recommendations for finding light in the darkness this winter.

With shorter days and chilling temperatures, winter can bring on a gloomy feeling—the “winter blues.” UR Medicine psychiatrist Annabel Fu, MD, and psychologist Leisha Cuddihy, PhD, share their recommendations for finding light in the darkness this winter.

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Making Rochester a Healthier Community Imagine living in one of the healthiest communities in the world. This is the ambitious goal of The Center for Community Health & Prevention. We are at the heart of a community-wide transformation to make Rochester a healthier place to live, learn, work and play. Our mission:To join forces with the community to eliminate health inequalities and improve health through research, education and service. The Center for Community Health & Prevention was established by the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) to develop and expand academic-community health partnerships dedicated to improving the health of our community. It represents a new model of institutional commitment to community health that focuses on prevention. In a pivotal “match making” role, the Center connects URMC faculty, students and staff with community partners. Our shared goals are to increase community services and community-based research to improve health one person, one program, and one policy at a time. Today, community health is formally recognized as the fourth mission of the medical center, alongside research, education and service.