University of Rochester Medicine

06/11/2026

In 2026, we celebrate 100 years of our pharmacy professionals at Strong Memorial Hospital and URochester Medicine, supporting our community behind the scenes. As the community has grown and the technology has changed, our pharmacies have continued to evolve. Last year, our pharmacy teams filled millions of prescriptions for thousands of patients.

06/10/2026

Exercise may be one of the most powerful tools for managing the side effects of cancer treatment.

Learn what our researchers are discovering and how they're making an impact. ⬇️

Research from URochester Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute shows exercise can help reduce chemo brain, fatigue, anxiety, and other side effects of cancer treatment. Here's what studies reveal about staying active during and after cancer care.

06/09/2026

"We've got a heart for you."

After months in the hospital waiting for a new heart, Shane Pitts finally got the call that changed everything. Because of selfless organ donors and our incredible care teams, people like Shane get to go home to their families!

Shane was our 400th heart transplant at Strong. Read more about the program: https://urmed.info/400hearts

06/08/2026

Why is everyone talking about creatine!?

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in the world, yet misconceptions about it are everywhere.

Here’s what the science actually says: https://bit.ly/4uar9S5

06/05/2026

Most people hope they'll never need CPR.

Andrea Rogers never expected to use it outside of work. But when a teenager was struck by lightning at Webster Park, her training kicked in.

Because she knew what to do, Kylie got a second chance. This CPR Awareness Week, take a few minutes to learn a skill that could help save a life. 💙

06/04/2026

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're grateful to every donor and every care team member who helped make it happen!

06/04/2026

After receiving a new heart from a selfless donor, former Amerks and Sabres player Gates Orlando reflected on his journey when he first returned to the ice after a few years. 🏒

Today, over a decade from his transplant, Gates continues to honor the donor who made it possible by sharing his story and encouraging others to register as organ donors. “Paul saved my life, and by telling our story, we have an opportunity to save many more lives.”

Because of one decision from many over the last quarter-century, more memories, milestones, and moments have become possible for Strong patients.

06/03/2026

Throughout our 100 years, there have been moments that have changed the future. In the early 2000s, URochester Medicine Research played a key role in advancing one of the world's first cancer-preventing vaccines.

06/02/2026

A look inside the Emergency Department with no trending audio. 🔇

06/01/2026

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.