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The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and Golisano Children’s Hospital celebrated the grand opening of their new interventional radiology suite for children on Thursday, December 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to replace traditional surgeries with minimally invasive procedures, utilizing advanced imaging technologies such as CAT scans and X-rays. These methods aim to […]
A 74-year-old woman in Manchester, NY, was seriously injured after her husband accidentally ran over her leg while attempting to pick up family members after dinner. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, the man, also 74, thought everyone had entered the vehicle when he began driving forward, inadvertently driving over his wife’s leg. Upon […]
A fatal crash occurred early Thursday morning at the intersection of Holt and Ridge roads in Webster, New York, when a car collided with a utility pole and caught fire. The driver, who has not been identified, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital but did not survive. The vehicle struck the pole around 5 a.m., […]
A 63-year-old woman in Rochester, New York, was shot inside her home on Arnett Boulevard after a bullet from outside went through her window. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m., prompting police to respond to reports of gunshots and a person being shot. The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she is being […]
As the 4th of July approaches, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, is preparing for the holiday, with the Adult Emergency Department fully staffed for both July 4th and 5th. Dr. Aekta Miglani, Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department, notes that the hospital’s urgent care centers will be open from 9 AM to 5 […]
Leigha Walker, a student at Holley High School, heroically saved the life of a car crash victim in Brockport, New York. On Sunday, while working at Subway on Brockport-Spencerport Road, Walker heard a loud crash and discovered that a car had collided with the building. Rushing outside with three coworkers, they found a 67-year-old man […]
Approximately 2,000 unionized caregivers and service workers from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital participated in an informational picketing event yesterday. The employees, who are part of the 1199SEIU union, gathered outside the hospital. Although they have not initiated a strike and continue to attend their regular duties, they are actively seeking […]
Strong Memorial Hospital will soon get a new look as demolition begins for its major expansion! Their new look will make room for a more extensive emergency department and some of the buildings being brought down date back decades. Robert Maloney, the project coordinator, stated; “When you walk through our Emergency Department, you can see […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Strong Memorial Hospital will receive $50 million from New York State to help Strong triple the size of its emergency department. The expansion includes the creation a nine-story bed tower for inpatient care, set to be complete in 2027, along with more than 100 private inpatient rooms. Kathleen Parrinello, Strong’s […]
Yesterday, around 12:30 pm on Lyell Ave in Rochester, emergency crews responded to a call that indicated a person was on fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene and ended up applying first aid to the victim before taking them to Strong Memorial Hospital, where they are still in critical condition. The Rochester Fire Department’s Arson […]
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