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Breaking News:
  • August 2026
  • Carl J. Covey, M.D.
  • Six receive Thompson’s Service Excellence Award
  • Nurse practitioner inducted to national association
  • Excellus BCBS has new community investments and partnerships manager
  • Carl J. Covey, M.D.

    Carl J. Covey, M.D.

    Doctor retires from the Air Force after 24 years, embarks on a new path in direct primary care in Rochester. He explains why By
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  • Maureen Finney: From Physician Assistant to University President

    Maureen Finney: From Physician Assistant to University President

    Nazareth University’s new president looks to expand academic programs in a push to boost enrollment, meet students’ needs By Mike Costanza   Maureen Finney
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  • Autism Research: Strong and Diverse, Despite Funding Uncertainty

    Autism Research: Strong and Diverse, Despite Funding Uncertainty

    More than 2,400 of the world’s top autism researchers from 75 countries recently gathered in Prague for the annual meeting of INSAR (the International
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  • Language Matters When Discussing Disabilities

    Language Matters When Discussing Disabilities

    By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Everyone wants to feel respected and included and language plays a role in this perception. As language and societal
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  • A Triathlon Champ

    A Triathlon Champ

    Coach Lindsey Desai is an endurance athlete too By Linda Quinlan   Lindsey Desai has found a way to combine her love of fitness
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Top Stories

U.K. Moves to Ban Social Media for Children
Features Kids Special Top Stories 

U.K. Moves to Ban Social Media for Children

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Proposed law would bar children under 16 from platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram Facebook and X   The United Kingdom plans to

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FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill to Rival Costly Injections

FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill to Rival Costly Injections

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Study: Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits and Vegetables

Study: Kids Worldwide Skipping Fruits and Vegetables

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A Look at School Nurses

A Look at School Nurses

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Routine Childhood Vaccines Save Lives

Routine Childhood Vaccines Save Lives

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Autism at a Glance

Autism at a Glance

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‘Color Book’ Features Actor with Down Syndrome

‘Color Book’ Features Actor with Down Syndrome

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IEP Tips for Parents

IEP Tips for Parents

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Unhealthy Coping: A Common Response to Burnout and Chronic Job Stress

Unhealthy Coping: A Common Response to Burnout and Chronic Job Stress

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Prediction Markets Concerns

Prediction Markets Concerns

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Prescriptions Can Help with Tobacco Cessation

Prescriptions Can Help with Tobacco Cessation

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Cancer Patient Decides to ‘Light the Night’

Cancer Patient Decides to ‘Light the Night’

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FDA Looking at Wide Spectrum Cancer Blood Test

FDA Looking at Wide Spectrum Cancer Blood Test

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Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood and Fight Fatigue

Even 5-Minute Movement Breaks Can Boost Your Mood and Fight Fatigue

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August: Progress Over Perfection

August: Progress Over Perfection

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Katie Couric’s Memory Loss Scare Puts Rare Brain Condition in Spotlight

Katie Couric’s Memory Loss Scare Puts Rare Brain Condition in Spotlight

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Columnists

My Turn
Columnists My Turn 

What’s An Aortic Dissection?

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The condition has been in the news after the death of Sen. Lindsey Graha By Eva Briggs, MD   A medical condition in the

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Live Alone & Thrive

Summer Isn’t Over Yet

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Smart Bites

How a Peach a Day May Keep the Wrinkles Away

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Savvy Senior

What to Do When Medical Bills Pile Up

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Choosing the Right Rehab Facility After a Hospital Stay: A Guide for Families

Choosing the Right Rehab Facility After a Hospital Stay: A Guide for Families

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Meet Your Doctor

Carl J. Covey, M.D.
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Carl J. Covey, M.D.

August 3, 2026 admin Comments Off on Carl J. Covey, M.D.

Doctor retires from the Air Force after 24 years, embarks on a new path in direct primary care in Rochester. He explains why By

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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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Sophia Russ, M.D.

Sophia Russ, M.D.

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Health News

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

In the Finger Lakes region, maternal mortality rates are about 60% higher than the state average   Rochester continues to experience significant maternal and

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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

June 1, 2026 admin Comments Off on 988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds

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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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