Chronic conditions top health concerns in the Finger Lakes
Chronic health conditions are the biggest concern for 36 percent of residents in the Rochester region, according to a new data Spotlight released Friday by Common Ground Health. The My Health Story 2022 survey identified ... more
NY Suicide Prevention Task Force Holds First Meeting
The New York State Office of Mental Health announced that the reconvened Suicide Prevention Task Force held its first meeting this month, with 32 members participating. The task force, overseen by the agency, aims to ... more
Excellus BCBS adds four new members to Rochester Regional Advisory Board
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield named Rufus M. Judson, Efrain Rivera, Jaime Saunders, and Miguel A. Velazquez to its Rochester Regional Advisory Board. “As a local health plan, our mission is to help people in our communities ... more
Thompson’s new grief support group to meet June 14th
On June 14, UR Medicine Thompson Health will begin hosting a monthly Grief Support Group from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. Rev. Janice Lum, Thompson’s chaplain and manager of ... more
CDC: Guillain-Barre Syndrome more common with RSV vaccine in older adults
The CDC reported Thursday that cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome are "more common than expected" in older adults who received the new RSV vaccines. Despite this, officials say the benefits of the shots still outweigh the ... more
Multiple smoke shops in Auburn cited for selling illegal vapes
Four Auburn smoke shops have been fined for illegally selling flavored vapes, with three also cited for selling to underage customers. The Cayuga County Board of Health approved penalties ranging from $500 to $2,000 against ... more
Coalition aims to prevent lead poisoning in Finger Lakes
Yates County Public Health recently hosted a regional meeting of the Finger Lakes Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning. The coalition's mission is to eliminate lead poisoning through awareness, prevention, and early detection efforts. Members discussed ... more
Governor Hochul pushes for social media reform to protect kids
Governor Kathy Hochul has called for urgent legislative action to combat the harmful effects of social media on children. In an op-ed for the New York Post, she urged the New York State Legislature to ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Discussing the mental health crisis & 988 hotline with Deb Turner (podcast)
On episode #497 of Inside the FLX, we sit down with Deb Turner, Program Director for the Finger Lakes region's 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Line. Join us as we delve into the inner workings ... more
Hochul hosts student roundtable on youth mental health and social media
Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with students from Williamsville East High School in Erie County to address the youth mental health crisis and challenges posed by excessive social media use. The Governor emphasized her ... more
Wegmans faces class-action lawsuit over sunscreen
Wegmans is facing a class action lawsuit alleging its store brand sunscreen is harmful to the environment despite claims on the product label. The lawsuit, filed by Monroe County resident Joelle Thomas, argues that Wegmans' ... more
Excellus BCBS parent company plans ‘affiliation’ with CDPHP
Two leading not-for-profit health care companies in New York, CDPHP and The Lifetime Healthcare Companies, announced plans on May 22 to affiliate and enhance care quality, experience, and affordability across the state. If approved by ... more
Finger Lakes region launches multi-county suicide prevention campaign
In response to an upward trend in suicide deaths in the Finger Lakes Region, local health departments have united to launch a multi-county suicide prevention campaign. The initiative, driven by the Pivital Public Health Partnership, ... more
Livingston County observes mental health awareness month
Livingston County has declared May as Mental Health Awareness Month to reduce barriers to treatment, lessen stigma, and make mental health resources readily available. The observance, which began in 1949, highlights the importance of mental ... more
CNA Test Study Guide & Exam Info
Are you considering a career in the healthcare field as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? Preparing for the CNA exam can be a daunting task, but fear not! This comprehensive study guide is designed to ... more
Emergency room wait times increasing at many Finger Lakes hospitals
As lawmakers debated state health care funding, patients in the Finger Lakes area experienced some of the longest emergency room wait times in New York. Between July 2022 and July 2023, Monroe County's average ER ... more
Alzheimer’s caregiver program happening in Seneca County
The Rochester and Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will host an educational program in Seneca County to support caregivers dealing with challenging behaviors caused by Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The event aims ... more
Advocates continue call for menthol ban to protect marginalized communities in New York
Lauren Ho, a junior at the University of Rochester, has called for a ban on menthol cigarettes in a letter submitted by the Center for a Tobacco-Free Finger Lakes. Ho emphasized that menthol cigarettes disproportionately ... more
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health honors employees at annual dinner
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health celebrated its annual Employee Recognition dinner at Club 86 in Geneva, honoring employees for nearly 1,840 years of combined service. The event highlighted the dedication and contributions of the health ... more
