CANANDAIGUA – Once again, UR Medicine Thompson Health was recently recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield with a Blue Distinction^® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation. This designation is part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program and to earn the designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Wellness Department is offering Mental Health First Aid classes for community members who are interested in learning how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

CANANDAIGUA – The UR Medicine Thompson Health Wellness Department is hosting a free “Introduction to Breastfeeding” class at F.F. Thompson Hospital from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting an information session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, for those interested in beginning careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs).

CANANDAIGUA – The Players from the Ontario County Arts Council will give a “Reader’s Theater” performance on Sunday, Feb. 11, at Ferris Hills at West Lake.

CANANDAIGUA – Ferris Hills at West Lake is once again hosting the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions,” the nation’s longest-running global affairs education program.

CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Harinder Singh recently joined Finger Lakes Family Care, 23 North St. in Canandaigua, as an internist caring for adult patients.

CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Jennifer Albrecht recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Lima Family Practice.

CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Julia MacCallum recently joined the OB/GYN practice at UR Medicine Thompson’s Health’s Farmington Medical Group, 1614 Route 332 in Farmington.

CANANDAIGUA – Registered Nurse Lindsey VanKeuren is the latest UR Medicine Thompson Health recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.