CMS assigns Blossom Health Care Center, Inc. in Rochester a 1 rating for first quarter
Blossom Health Care Center, Inc., owned by Gerald Wood since July 1, 1997, earned an overall CMS rating of 1 during the first quarter of 2026.
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University of Rochester Medicine study finds yoga eases symptoms for cancer survivors
A University of Rochester Medicine study reveals gentle yoga improves mood disturbances like anxiety among cancer survivors while easing fatigue and insomnia. Researchers say this non-drug therapy offers broad benefits post-treatment.
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Dr. James Aquavella, pioneering ophthalmic surgeon, dies at 94
Dr. James Aquavella has died at age 94 after nearly seventy years advancing eye surgery worldwide. Colleagues remember him for leadership in medicine and philanthropy supporting both science and art.
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The Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilit receives CMS rating of 2 in early 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, The Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilit was among 20 for-profit nursing homes in Monroe County, New York, earning a CMS overall rating of two.
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St. John’s Health Care Corporation among Monroe County’s 3 largest nursing homes in Q1 2026
St. John’s Health Care Corporation was ranked as the third largest nursing home in Monroe County for the first quarter of 2026, earning an overall rating of 1.
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University of Rochester Medicine outlines approach to health and patient care
University of Rochester Medicine has outlined its approach as an integrated academic health system focused on compassionate care. The institution emphasizes combining research with clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
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University of Rochester Medicine announces new unified brand identity
University of Rochester Medicine has announced a rebranding initiative uniting URMC and UR Medicine under one name. The change aims to simplify its identity while maintaining distinct identities for individual hospitals and schools.
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LASIK eligibility depends on vision stability and eye health, not age
The University of Rochester Flaum Eye Institute reports that there is no single best age for LASIK surgery; instead, eligibility depends on stable vision and thorough eye health evaluations. Most candidates must be over 18 with unchanged prescriptions for one to two years.
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URMC reopens renovated Clinical Research Center after major flood recovery
The University of Rochester Medical Center has reopened its renovated Clinical Research Center following extensive repairs after major flooding. Leaders say new features will help speed up medical research translation into patient care.
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Yanfang Ren, noted dental researcher and educator, dies at 63
Yanfang Ren—a leading researcher at URMC’s Eastman Institute—has died unexpectedly while hiking in San Diego at age 63. Colleagues highlight his major contributions to dental science during COVID-19 response efforts as well as opioid-free pain management initiatives.
