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Wilmot Cancer Institute appoints Dr. Lori Medeiros to enhance regional breast cancer care

Wilmot Cancer Institute has announced the addition of Lori Medeiros, MD, a recognized breast cancer surgeon, to its Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care Program.

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

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Guidance for parents on when to use a child's EpiPen

Parents of children with allergies face difficult decisions when their child experiences an allergic reaction. Dr. Emily Weis, Clinical Director and Regional Director of Allergy and Immunology at UR Medicine, provides guidance on recognizing...

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

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Breast cancer survivor finds support in local surgeon

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Margaret's journey through breast cancer brought numerous challenges, but she found a steadfast ally in her surgeon, Dr. Kristin Baltazar-Ford, M.D., who practices at Geneva General Surgical Associates, URMC Finger Lakes Health.

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Managing treatment options for prostate cancer: insights from experts

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

Prostate cancer remains a prevalent form of cancer, yet it is highly treatable, with over 90% of patients surviving at least five years post-diagnosis.

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UR Medicine opens cardio-oncology clinic for cancer patients

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 17, 2025

A new cardio-oncology clinic has been established at UR Medicine, aiming to provide specialized care for cancer patients and survivors with heart health concerns.

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URMC expands pediatric urology practice with new expert

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 14, 2025

The University of Rochester Medical Center's (URMC) Department of Urology has expanded its pediatric urology practice, the largest in Upstate New York.

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Hispanic Business Alliance chief says New York Legislature should pause before expanding 340B prescription drug program

By Nicholas Malfitano | May 22, 2024

A prominent Florida business leader is urging the New York State Legislature to hold off on expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, recently writing that the initiative “is not fulfilling its objectives and needs comprehensive federal reform.”

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Monroe County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Woodside Manor Nursing Home, Inc.?

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by Robert Hurlbut since April 1, 2007, Woodside Manor Nursing Home, Inc. had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: 1-star nursing home in Monroe County

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 25, 2024

Owned by Robert Hurlbut since March 21, 2003, Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 24, 2024

Owned by five stakeholders since Oct. 4, 2017, The Pearl Nursing Center of Rochester had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned The Hurlbut in Q4 2023?

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

Owned by Robert Hurlbut since Jan. 1, 2003, The Hurlbut had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Monroe County as of Q4 2023?

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 23, 2024

St. Johns Health Care Corporation, the third largest nursing home in Monroe County, aided an average of 298 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Monroe County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: St. ANNS Community

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of three, St. ANNS Community was the second largest nursing home in Monroe County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at The Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Rochester, New York

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

The Brook at High Falls Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 18 for-profit facility nursing homes in Monroe County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Monroe Community Hospital Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Monroe County

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Monroe Community Hospital was the largest nursing home in Monroe County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Monroe County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Brightonian, Inc.?

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 21, 2024

The Brightonian, Inc. was one of the 18 for-profit facility nursing homes in Monroe County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Rochester Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: 1-star nursing home in Monroe County

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 20, 2024

Rochester Community Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of the 18 for-profit facility nursing homes in Monroe County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 19, 2024

Rochester Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing was one of the 18 for-profit facility nursing homes in Monroe County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Who owned Monroe Community Hospital in Q4 2023?

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 18, 2024

Monroe Community Hospital was the only public facility nursing home in Monroe County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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A look at Latta Road Nursing Home West, a nursing home in Rochester, New York

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Robert Hurlbut since Feb. 1, 2016, Latta Road Nursing Home West boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.