Category: City, Health, Local News, Uncategorized
Union Votes to Accept Contract, Labor Dispute with Jordan Health Ends
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net A labor dispute at Anthony L. Jordan Health Center ended July 12 when members of 1199 SEIU...
African Americans, Hispanics Were 20% of Opioid OD Deaths in Monroe County in 2018; Sheriff Puts Cost to Taxpayers at $6.39 M
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The number of people in Monroe County who died from a heroin or fentanyl overdose declined in...
Turn Up the Humor: Laugh with Combat Comedians so Seniors Can Stay Cool
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Update: The Fan Club, a volunteer organization that supplies fans to low-income seniors in the...
Take the Battle Out of Mealtimes
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Getting children to eat a nutritious meal doesn’t have to be a battle. All it takes is for...
C’mon Out and Play: July 13 Devoted to Getting Kids Active
Saturday is play day in Rochester as neighborhood associations, block clubs, churches, libraries and community organizations throughout the...
No Insurance? No Problem Getting Some Cancer Screenings
Early detection of cancer can save lives, but people need to know how to get those tests – and what to do if something does show up. Jana...
Exercise Works, Even if the Scale Doesn’t Say So
People who exercise solely because they want to lose weight may be disappointed if their scale doesn’t seem to reflect their hard...
Exclusive: Strong Memorial Plans to Expand Emergency Department
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The emergency department at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital, is about to get its...
$3.1 Million Renovation at St. Mary’s Benefits Care for Ob/Gyn, Pediatric, Homeless Patients
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Residents in southwest Rochester, an area chronically lacking in health services, will be...
Eating For You and Billions Others: How Healthy Choices Affect the Planet
You’ve likely heard that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for you, but can it also be good for the planet? Dr. Colleen...
