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  • Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD

    Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD

    Geriatric hematologist-oncologist at URMC specializes in taking care of older adults with cancer, specifically those with blood cancer. She discusses treatments available and how
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  • Alzheimer’s Association Supports Family Caregivers

    Alzheimer’s Association Supports Family Caregivers

    By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia takes an increasing amount of sacrifice, especially as
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  • Team Approach Helped Care for Mom and Dad

    Team Approach Helped Care for Mom and Dad

    A son recounts his experience in taking care of his parents By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   For Phil Shippers taking care of his parents,
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  • School Access Helps Decrease Death by Suicide

    School Access Helps Decrease Death by Suicide

    By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents 15-19, behind unintentional injuries and homicide. It seems incongruent
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  • The Supplements People Actually Need and the Ones They Don’t

    The Supplements People Actually Need and the Ones They Don’t

    By Miguel G. Borda and George E. Barreto   The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other
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Top Stories

Living With Asthma in Rochester
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Living With Asthma in Rochester

September 3, 2026 admin Comments Off on Living With Asthma in Rochester

By Albert S. Hartel, M.D   Rochester ranks among the most challenging places in America for both allergies and asthma. In the latest Asthma

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Understanding and Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Understanding and Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner

6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner

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Schools Unprepared to Help Concussed Students Return

Schools Unprepared to Help Concussed Students Return

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Want Better Health? Breathe Better

Want Better Health? Breathe Better

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Metastatic Breast Cancer: Time Running Out on Critical Bill

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Time Running Out on Critical Bill

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Savvy Senior
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare

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By Jim Miller   Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of

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Social Security Survivor Benefits

Social Security Survivor Benefits

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Rehab After Surgery: What Medicare Covers, and What Often Gets Missed

Rehab After Surgery: What Medicare Covers, and What Often Gets Missed

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Healthcare in a Minute

2027 Insurance Premiums to Jump

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Live Alone & Thrive

Keep Marching!

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Smart Bites

Underdog Sweet Potatoes Deserve Year-Round Consumption

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Meet Your Doctor

Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD
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Kah Poh (Melissa) Loh, MD

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Geriatric hematologist-oncologist at URMC specializes in taking care of older adults with cancer, specifically those with blood cancer. She discusses treatments available and how

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Carl J. Covey, M.D.

Carl J. Covey, M.D.

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Aaron Fields, M.D.

Aaron Fields, M.D.

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Suzanne Gillespie, M.D.

Suzanne Gillespie, M.D.

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Julietta Fiscella, M.D.

Julietta Fiscella, M.D.

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Health News

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide

September 3, 2026 admin Comments Off on Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently unveiled a new free caregiver resource guide for families caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease

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Jewish Home Program Helps Older Adults Remain in Their Homes

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Doulas Complete Training Program to Address Maternal Health Inequities in Rochester

August 3, 2026 admin Comments Off on Doulas Complete Training Program to Address Maternal Health Inequities in Rochester

Excellus BCBS has new community investments and partnerships manager

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Nurse practitioner inducted to national association

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Six receive Thompson’s Service Excellence Award

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988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds

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Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations

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Primary Care Nurse Receives Thompson’s DAISY Award

Primary Care Nurse Receives Thompson’s DAISY Award

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Hospital and Community Partners Launch ‘Thompson Trolley’ for Children

Hospital and Community Partners Launch ‘Thompson Trolley’ for Children

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Fashion Show to Benefit Embrace Your Sisters (EYS)

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Rochester Regional Hospital physicians earn recognition

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Tessa Valpando to lead new Jewish Home senior facility

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Thompson Health names Service Excellence Award winners.

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Applications for Grants, Scholarship End soon

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Jewish Home appoints new chief medical officer

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Thompson Receives Excellence in Spiritual Care Award

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RRH among nation’s greatest workplaces in 2026

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INSIDE THE HEALTHCARE GUIDE 2026:

Feature Stories:
8 Nutritious Nuts that Boost Health
Meeting Stress Head On…
Tough Times for Rural Hospitals
Health Insurance Updates for 2026
Chances Are If You’re Poor, You Will Die Sooner
Telehealth: Bust or Boom?
E-cigarettes: High Among Those Aged 18-24, Becoming More Common among Women

Leaders in Healthcare: Greater Rochester
Albert S. Hartel • Anne Gallese
Barry Howard • David E. Baum
Deidre Klapka • Deirdre Salanger
E. Kate Valcin • Edith M. Williams
Hazel Robertshaw • Jane Ahrens
Jennifer Dabu • Jennifer Faringer
Jill Graziano • Joseph Murabito
Kathy Parrinello • Kim K. Petrone
Lizz Ortolani • Michael Apostolakos
Michael E. McRae • Michael F. Stapleton, Jr.
Michael Rulffes • Michael S. King
Paige Helfer • Richard “Chip” Davis
Richard Kim • Robert Mayo
Sharon M. Grasta (Russo) • Tammy Snyder

Hospitals in Greater Rochester
Auburn Community Hospital
Clifton Springs Hospital • F.F. Thompson Hospital
Finger Lakes Health • Highland Hospital
Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Rochester General Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital
United Memorial Medical Center Bank St. Campus
Unity Hospital of Rochester

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