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Watch the groundbreaking ceremony for our new #Orthopaedic campus live now: https://fal.cn/3gkwa UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

Tomorrow we will celebrate the groundbreaking for our new outpatient orthopaedics center at The Marketplace Mall. This exciting project will create the largest orthopaedics campus in the Northeast, and expand access to care for patients in Rochester and throughout the western New York region. It will also bring a new look for the mall. Get more details: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu//center-for-orthopaedics-an UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

As we dive into summer, let's make sure it's injury-free! Click here to read more: https://fal.cn/3ghSs

"We need to make sure we’re taking care of the parents as well as the children. It is our job as pediatricians and health care teams to recognize the parents’ needs and connect them to services," according to Dr. Nathaniel Bayer, a Golisano Children's Hospital hospitalist who led this #URochesterResearch.

Parents: Here's everything you need to know about the Pfizer #Covid vaccine for kids 12-15. https://fal.cn/3ge2D

Never sell yourself short. The odds of me making it here were very slim. And yet here I am and I’m pursuing a career In music, which has been my love for as long as I can remember. So just really, if you have a dream, shoot for it." Nick Novellin, who spent 96 days in our Golisano Children's Hospital NICU, used his senior recital to raise over $2,225 to help kids and families in care. We have to give him a standing ovation!!

On MONDAY, Feb. 15, limited visitation begins for hospitalized patients at our Strong Memorial Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Institute and Golisano Children's Hospital. Please review our guidelines prior to coming to the Medical Center campus: https://fal.cn/3dnwb We look forward to welcoming visitors again.

Our teams' creativity is the right prescription to heal the heart.

Thomas Ciucci, Ph.D., was just 12 when he fell in love with science after extracting DNA from lentils using salt and soap. He is part of our Wilmot Cancer Institute research team, studying immune cells, known as T cells, hoping to manipulate the immune system to clear cancer. "It's just a matter of time," he says about the innovative treatment approach. Read his story: https://bit.ly/3oPzj0l #URochesterResearch... (Photo taken prior to the pandemic.)

Breastfeeding moms who are COVID_19 positive do not pass the virus on to their infants. In fact, our researchers found breastmilk can pass on valuable antibodies that can neutralize the virus.

Join our patients, families and care teams as we mark two decades of second chances. And we give thanks to organ donors who help save lives. Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network

New York State expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to people with many chronic conditions beginning Feb. 15. This is good news for many of our patients. However, please wait to contact your doctor about verifying medical conditions until the State and local health officials provide further direction. Keep in mind, vaccine supply and distribution changes frequently. Here’s what we know now: Vaccine doses remain extremely limited. If you are eligible to receive a... vaccine, please go to flvaccinehub.com to find a vaccine clinic. UR Medicine is focusing on vaccinating health care workers, as directed by NYS. We will provide updates here, on our website and our MyChart patient portal. We know many people are eager to get vaccinated and we thank you for your patience. See more

We can't let our guard down.

Researchers restarted a COVID-19 vaccine study this week. After voluntarily pausing the trial last month, the FDA and an independent board thoroughly reviewed the trial and found it safe to resume. The trial is now running worldwide and URMC researchers expect to vaccinate about 500 volunteers in the next few weeks. https://fal.cn/3bcq9 #URochesterResearch

The community faces the possibility of a "twindemic," with the simultaneous spread of the COVID-19 and flu viruses. Dr. Natercia Rodrigues explains what you can do to protect yourself and others. Learn more at: https://fal.cn/3bcpO Your Questions. Our Answers. #BetterTogether

Knowing your tissue type is important for breast cancer screenings. Learn more about whether mammography or adding ultrasound is best for you. https://fal.cn/3bb8C #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Cover your mouth AND nose with a mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. It's crucial to stop the virus. Let's see how you wear your favorite mask "over the nose." Share your photo here.

The flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the flu. While some people experience mild side effects, the vaccine will not give you the flu, infectious disease expert Dr. Ann Falsey says. https://fal.cn/3b9HU Go to fluvaccine.urmc.edu to find the nearest location to get the vaccine.

Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Murray will take her children trick-or-treating, with a few extra safety measures. She shares her plan. Your Questions. Our Answers. #BetterTogether #Halloween

Interpreter Maria Gallina sometimes gets "a little choked up" after sharing difficult news or loving messages with patients. See how our interpreters stepped up during the pandemic: https://fal.cn/3b34d

I actually love my life so much more." Colleen Molina was late in her second pregnancy when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The news came just as the pandemic began in our community, and she was overwhelmed. Bolstered by family and friends' support, the Webster Central Schools physical education teacher has a renewed appreciation for all that life brings. ... Read her inspiring story: https://fal.cn/3aZXx Wilmot Cancer Institute #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Where do you start when your child needs behavioral health support? Learn how to navigate the process and what to expect during a free, online panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Register and submit your questions now: https://fal.cn/3aZch UR Medicine Mental Health & Wellness Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness

Annual screenings help doctors detect breast cancer early. Most women begin receiving mammograms at 40. Dr. Avice O'Connell recommends some young women, who are at high risk for the disease, start even earlier. Go to mammo.urmc.edu to learn more and schedule an appointment. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

It was so worth it!

Ear and throat pain led Maureen to urgent care for help. A few hours later, she was in surgery at Highland Hospital, where doctors worked to remove an infection. But it had spread beyond their expectation. Eastman Dental Dr. Pooja Gangwani, who specializes in removing hard-to-detect infections in the jaw and teeth, found the source of her pain. See Maureen's story: https://fal.cn/3aVI0