University of Rochester Medicine

Celebrating another milestone in life-saving care ❤️ Thanks to the generosity of organ donors, 400 people have received new hearts at Strong Memorial Hospital. “We started this program 25 years ago to support the growing number of people who need access to this care. Patients receive this care close to home, rather than facing the burden of leaving their families – their support systems – behind and traveling to a large city," said Leway Chen, MD, MPH, medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program. We're grateful to every donor and every care team member who helped make it happen! Read more: https://urmed.info/4xexajm

Exercise oncology is now a recognized field of cancer research—and our impact continues to grow. URochester Medicine scientists are at the forefront, helping shape evidence-based exercise interventions that can support patients during and after cancer treatment. Read the latest research: https://lnkd.in/edayrb_N

What if pregnancy could help predict health decades later? As the number of women with metabolic and neurological diseases rises, our researchers are furthering our understanding of how environmental exposures during pregnancy (like chemicals found in plastics) may influence long-term maternal health. This work is part of a broader shift in medicine ➡️ recognizing pregnancy as a window into future health, with implications for prevention, early detection, and public health policy. About this research: https://lnkd.in/djCVPBQB

Returning to work after maternity leave can feel overwhelming, but the transition can be easier when the workplace is set up properly for lactation breaks. A task force led by University of Rochester Medicine advocates has led the effort to make local workplaces, including URochester, breastfeeding- and lactation-friendly to best support their staff.

As a national leader in exercise oncology research, URochester Medicine scientists are helping shape the future of cancer care — studying how movement may improve outcomes, reduce side effects, and support patients throughout treatment and survivorship. Learn more about Wilmot Cancer Institute research or join us in making an impact: https://lnkd.in/gYPHj5Wt ⚠️ Always talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise routines or medications

One of the defining moments in our 100-year history was the opening of the new Golisano Children's Hospital building in 2015. The largest capital project in the University’s history at the time, the new tower transformed pediatric care in our region by providing a family-centered environment, advanced technology, and a space designed exclusively for children. We celebrate the community that made it possible and all the team members who have cared for our littlest patients. A look back at the original dedication celebration: https://lnkd.in/gSQbZ9WA

Why are poor sleep, chronic stress, depression, and cardiovascular disease all linked to dementia risk? In a new review article, Maiken Nedergaard proposes that these conditions may converge on a common biological pathway: disruption of sleep-dependent brain rhythms that support the brain’s nighttime waste-clearance system. The work offers a new framework for understanding sleep, neurodegeneration, and brain health.

As we celebrate our Centennial, we're proud of our nursing history. Long before Magnet became the gold standard for nursing excellence, Strong Memorial Hospital helped inspire it. During a national nursing shortage in the 1980s, Strong was recognized as one of the nation's original "Reputational Magnet" hospitals, which were known for attracting and retaining nurses. Since then, Strong has earned the Magnet designation five consecutive times, beginning in 2004, when it became the first hospital in the Rochester region to receive the honor. Awarded only about every four years and achieved by roughly 10 percent of hospitals nationwide, Magnet recognition reflects a commitment to nursing excellence, innovation, leadership, and patient care. Thank you to our nurses who helped shape this legacy, and those who continue it. (Pictured: Magnet escorts from the most recent designation).