Minority Health Month
Taking care of yourself and your loved ones is the first step towards good health. That means reading up about how to stay well, learning common symptoms of possible health problems, staying up-to-date on the new health care law and knowing where to turn for help. This may sound like a lot. So that’s why we’ve compiled many easy-to-use resources all in one convenient place. Find common symptoms, causes and treatments for more than 900 health and wellness issues Find out about prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines Learn about anatomy, surgery, medical words and more:...
Read MoreLove symptoms
How your body reacts when you fall in love Butterflies in your stomach, a racing heartbeat – you probably remember those symptoms well from your first middle school crush. As an adult, they’re actually your body’s subtle clues that you’re falling in love (or lust, at least). At the start of a relationship, a series of truly fascinating chemical reactions occur throughout your nervous system and hormones. From the first time you meet to climbing under the sheets, here’s what’s happening to your body as you fall in...
Read MoreColon Cancer
Preventable. Treatable. Beatable. Each year nearly 137,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, often referred to as colon cancer, in the U.S. and over 50,000 people die from it annually. The disease, however, is largely preventable with regular screening and is treatable with early detection. At His Branches Health Services we take this challenge seriously, keeping track of each patient in our practice carefully in our electronic medical record and reminding people when they are due for screening. If you are over 50 or have a family history of colorectal cancer and haven’t...
Read MoreOutdated Medicine?
Earlier this month the Washington Post ran an article by Dr. Jerald Winakur entitled “In America, the art of doctoring is dying.” The author was in medical practice for nearly 40 years before moving into academic circles, and his thesis is that the practice of medicine has changed dramatically in recent years. In his words, “There is no doubt that the [very personal] kind of medicine I was fortunate to practice is disappearing.” We are happy to report that at His Branches Health Services the practice of this kind of medicine, what Dr. Winakur calls being a...
Read MoreURMC Researchers
URMC Researchers showcased During yesterday’s Super Bowl our very own University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) ran two ads, one of which showcased the variety of medical research work being carried out by scientific investigators there. A news release put out by the University tells the story: 3,000 researchers Approximately 3,000 people are involved in research at URMC. While they’re spread across many centers and labs and study everything from cancer and heart disease to HIV and aging, they all share the same goal: Improve patient care. Our scientists contributed technology that...
Read MoreGolisano at Superbowl!
New Golisano Children’s Hospital is Now Open Those of us on staff at Strong/Golisano are proud to be part of a hospital system that values children. Be sure to tune in during the 3rd quarter of the Superbowl this coming Sunday to see the brand new URMC promotional video on your own home TV (or the even bigger one at your friend’s house). But for those of you who can’t wait until then, here’s a preview of upcoming prime time events: You Are My Sunshine – UR Medicine | Golisano Children’s Hospital from UR Medicine on...
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