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Flu prevalence declaration means required masks for

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared that the flu is now prevalent in New York State which triggers …

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UR Medicine opens doors to new Mental Health Services

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — University of Rochester opened the doors to a new multi-million dollar outpatient mental health services center Monday morning. It’s …

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‘Waste Not Shop’ in Geneva is a health food store that creates

WebGENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — Right in the heart of Geneva is a new unique business. “Waste Not Shop” is a health food store, owned by a woman in her 20s, …

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Rochester Regional Health to limit visitation, enact new masking …

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health announced new visitation limitations Friday, along with a new masking policy for those visiting patients. …

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New Women’s Health & Wellness Center coming to Pittsford

WebSHARE. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health began the construction of a new facility exclusively focused on women’s health. Coming to …

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Rochester Regional Health launches College of Health Careers to …

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health is expanding its nursing program — the Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing — to include …

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Rochester nursing homes ranked in 'Best Nursing Homes' report

WebMaplewood Nursing Home (Short-term and long-term) Park Ridge Nursing Home (Short-term only) Penfield Place (Short-term only) St. Ann’s Community in …

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What's going around

WebLewis says he’s seeing colds, viral illnesses, norovirus which is also known as the stomach bug, GI bugs, some vomiting, and diarrhea. He’s also seeing a lot of strep …

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$650m Strong Hospital project will triple size, cut wait times and

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Organizers celebrated the groundbreaking of a $650 million expansion and modernization project for Strong Memorial Hospital. The …

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Healthcare workers react to loosened restrictions on PA's

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s new budget proposal she’s looking to loosen restrictions on physician assistants so they can …

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Dr. Michael Mendoza steps down as Monroe County

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Dr. Michael Mendoza announced he has stepped down from his position as Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health. …

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As RRH lifts COVID vaccine mandate, Mendoza talks need for …

WebROCHESTER, NY (WROC) — Wednesday, Rochester Regional Health said they will be lifting their COVID vaccine mandate for employees. The change will take …

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Massive expansion at Rochester General Hospital is underway …

WebUpdated: May 10, 2017 / 07:40 PM EDT. A massive expansion at Rochester General Hospital is now underway, after years of planning. Rochester Regional Health held a …

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Rochester Regional Health fined $925k for failing to reopen …

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Regional Health System has been fined $925,000 by the New York State Office of Mental Health for not following …

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WellNow no longer accepts Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — WellNow Urgent Care will no longer accept Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the health insurance company announced late Sunday …

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Annual Portraits of Hope Gala raises funds for mental health …

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Villa of Hope hosted the annual Portraits of Hope Gala on Saturday. The gala event raises funds for Villa of Hope’s Behavioral …

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Linden Medical Group patients impacted by staff changes

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Patients at Linden Medical Group in Penfield are receiving notice about staffing changes at the facility. According to a …

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The effects of humidity in cold weather: How the cold can impact …

WebMore⼁Dew Point and Relative Humidity defined: Different ways of measuring moisture. Check out the Relative humidity (RH) for 2 different days out of the year below: …

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New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer …

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Despite nurses' worries, RGH promises no disruption during strike

WebROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Even if hundreds of nurses at Rochester General Hospital walk off the job next week in protest of working conditions, …

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