Wellness

Auburn native Abigail Love is turning her passion for Pilates into a new business, according to The Citizen. The 23-year-old plans to open Studio Love Pilates this month inside The Browtique on East Genesee Street ... more

In a recent interview on Beyond the Front Page with host Guy Cosentino, Scott Sincerbeaux, CEO of the Auburn YMCA, discussed major investments, membership growth, and long-term plans for the organization. Sincerbeaux, who has led ... more

A new wellness program in Canandaigua will combine gentle movement and reflection to help people coping with grief. “Healing Within: Grief & Chair Yoga” is scheduled for March 27 at F.F. Thompson Hospital. The session ... more

Older adults in Yates and Ontario counties will have a chance to check their balance and fall risk during free mobility screenings later this month. Finger Lakes Health Rehabilitation Services will host the screenings March ... more

Finding time for therapy can feel impossible when you're juggling work deadlines, family responsibilities, and personal commitments. In-person appointments mean commuting, waiting rooms, and rigid scheduling that rarely fits your packed calendar. Many people end ... more

Nowadays, daily routines seem to be heavier than ever. Work expectations are increasingly growing, personal responsibilities never stop and digital involvement requires constant attention throughout the day. And mental fatigue grows unnoticed, without even a ... more

Fresh sunlight and 96-inch monitors now greet members at the Geneva Family YMCA’s newly opened Fitness Center. The Y opened the renovated space Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, marking a major milestone in a busy month ... more

A Steuben County man has been cancer-free for two decades following treatment through a clinical trial at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Wilmot Cancer Institute, where new research shows some patients with advanced follicular ... more

UR Medicine Thompson Health has received a second Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, marking back-to-back recognition from Mental Health America. The Canandaigua-based health system earned the 2026 award after first receiving the Gold ... more

Nine new certified nursing assistants have completed UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health’s first CNA training program of 2026. The graduates were recognized Thursday in Geneva after finishing the four-week program approved by the New York ... more

UR Medicine Thompson Health will begin holding two grief support group meetings each month instead of one. The change starts in March and aims to better accommodate different schedules, according to the Canandaigua-based health system ... more

Rochester Regional Health has installed a new adaptive radiation therapy system at Rochester General Hospital, expanding its cancer treatment capabilities. The health system announced Wednesday that the Ethos Linac Adaptive Radiotherapy system is now in ... more

Geneva just added another family doctor to its growing primary care network. Vinay Aggarwal, MD, has joined the medical staff at Geneva Primary Care, expanding access for local patients. He now works alongside Dr. Jennifer ... more

Locked-In Syndrome is a medical crisis that leaves a person fully awake but unable to move any part of their body. While the mind stays sharp and the person can hear and see everything around ... more

A new hand surgeon is now seeing patients in Geneva, bringing specialized orthopedic care closer to home in the Finger Lakes. Emily Morgan, MD, has joined Rochester Regional Health’s orthopedic hand surgery team and will ... more

Stroke survivors and their families can log in from home next month for support and guidance. UR Medicine Thompson Health will host its regional Stroke Support Group at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, via Zoom ... more

You can feel how normal cannabis talk has become lately. It comes up at cookouts, in group chats, and in those quick chats outside a store. And once people start buying more than a one ... more

New American flags went up across three local hospital campuses as part of a Presidents Day celebration honoring the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday. UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health hosted special flag-raising ceremonies at Geneva General ... more

More people are paying attention to cannabis these days. With legalization spreading across the country, the conversation has moved past old stereotypes. Now it is more about what the plant can actually do for your ... more