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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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News10NBC Investigates: 115 Strong patients, 48 Highland patients wait for beds after Waterview Heights closure

The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester forced more than 160 residents to find new homes, making the local nursing home shortage even worse.

Rochester, NY · 8d

Big Frog 104

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Safe, Free Water Sources Are Available In Central New York, And Finding Them Is Easy

Website Find A Spring Offers Great Places To Fill Up on Clean, Safe Water, Often For Free.

Central New York, NY · 3d

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Bright Spot: RGH nursing leader earns national recognition

Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a local nursing leader receiving national recognition. Shari McDonald, vice president and chief nursing officer at Rochester General Hospital, has been named to Becker's Healthcare's 2026 list of top hospital and health system nursing leaders. It's the second consecutive year McDonald...

Rochester, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

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US News & World Report lists 9 best nursing homes in the Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — US News & World Report has posted a list of the top nursing homes in the Rochester area. The report listed 49 nursing homes in the Greater Rochester Area. Nine on the list received a “High Performing” rating in short-term and/or long-term care. Below are the top nine nursing homes on […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Rochester General Hospital’s CNO Named Among Nation’s Top Nursing Leaders

Rochester, N.Y.— Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is proud to share that Shari McDonald, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Rochester General Hospital, has been named to the Becker’s Healthcare 2026 list of Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know, recognizing nursing executives who are making a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and the nursing profession.

Rochester, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Higher prices, fewer options for Monroe County seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage plans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Older adults in Monroe County are facing higher prices and fewer choices as they sign up for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment. Peggy and Oscar Kent are longtime Greece residents, “ever since I was young and got married, it was always my dream to retire and live in Florida in the […]

Monroe County, NY · 4d

News 8 WROC

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Lima Volunteer Ambulance relies on paid crews to maintain daytime coverage

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Like many volunteer emergency medical services agencies, Lima Volunteer Ambulance is facing challenges finding enough members to staff its ambulances during the day. Chief Meg Rose says the agency has only about a dozen members who are regularly active, making weekday coverage a constant challenge. To help address the shortage, the […]

Lima, NY · 4d

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Cayuga Medical Center Earns Full Transparency Badge From Leapfrog Group

Cayuga Medical Center has earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency in patient care, receiving The Leapfrog Group’s newly introduced Full Transparency badge. The recognition highlights the hospital’s efforts to provide patients and families with access to information about the quality and safety of the care it delivers....

Cayuga, NY · 4d

News 8 WROC

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Medicare beneficiaries face rising costs and plan changes ahead of open enrollment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Open enrollment for Medicare is expected to bring more challenges for millions of beneficiaries as they face rising premiums and discontinued plans this year. This year, four plans were terminated in Monroe County. That is less than the 11 plans canceled countywide going into 2026. “It’s not as bad as last […]

Monroe County, NY · 4d

WXXI News

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Inside MCH’s Friendship Place, rethinking dementia care

Plans to redesign Friendship Place, a 25-bed secure unit, began in 2019 with the help of dementia-care expert consultants from around the world.

Monroe County, NY · 7d

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 6d

WWLP

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

New York · 7d

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Highland opens short-stay post-operative unit

Highland Hospital has opened a new 26-bed Short-Stay Post-Operative Unit on the fourth floor of its Southeast Tower, providing a dedicated space for patients recovering from surgery who are expected to return home within 24 hours. The unit features state-of-the-art technology, modern patient care spaces, and a flexible gym space...

Rochester, NY · 10d

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Cornell students create first in-depth map of ‘forever chemicals’ in the Finger Lakes

In 2023, Professor Damian Helbling was getting a lot of calls and emails from local residents. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had just announced regulations to limit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – some of which have been linked to cancers and other negative health effects – in drinking water, and Ithacans and others in the region wanted to know about levels in the ponds, lakes, streams and creeks in their proverbial backyards.

New York · 10d

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Flu cases surge earlier than usual across New York state and Monroe County

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Flu cases are rising sharply across New York state, including in Monroe County, as health experts warn that flu activity is starting earlier than usual this season. The state has declared the flu prevalent, with local data showing Monroe County’s case count is significantly higher...

Monroe County, NY · 14d

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After troubled Rochester nursing home shuts doors, warnings of larger crisis looms

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Charlotte is raising concerns about the quality of long-term care in the Rochester area. All 168 residents have been transferred out of Waterview Heights, according to Lifespan President and CEO Ann Marie Cook, and the...

Rochester, NY · 25d

The Money Overview

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Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7

Humana is leaving Monroe County, New York, for 2027, and its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester have until December 7 to pick a new plan that starts January 1. The Kaiser Family Foundation named the county in its 2027 plan-availability analysis as an example of an insurer walking away from a more urban market with […] The post Humana is pulling out of Monroe County, New York, for 2027, so its Medicare Advantage members around Rochester must pick a new plan by December 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Monroe County, NY · 21d

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Thompson To Host Nov. 2 Vaccine Clinic In Honeoye Falls

The F.F. Thompson Hospital Pharmacy Services Department will host a vaccine clinic for the community from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, at the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Volunteer Ambulance base, 210 East St. in Honeoye Falls. Flu vaccines will be available for ages 3 and up. A high-dose option,...

Honeoye Falls, NY · 16d

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Waterview Heights closure adds pressure to Rochester hospitals already short on beds

How many patients were added to hospital waiting lists after Waterview Heights closure?. When is the first phase of Strong Memorial's expansion expected to open?. Why do hospitals face challenges with nursing home bed availability?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — The closure of Waterview Heights nursing home in Charlotte has added...

Rochester, NY · 17d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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UR School of Medicine hosts symposium on caring for patients with opioid addiction

Medical providers and care advocates met at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Tuesday to talk about how to better care for patients addicted to opioids.

Rochester, NY · 17d