Thompson Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department recently received certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Certification follows a lengthy review by the certification board of the department’s policies, procedures and documentation.

Sharon M. Pepper, Senior Vice President of Senior Living Services at Thompson Health, was recently appointed by New York State Gov. David A. Paterson to serve on the state Department of Health’s Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.

In honor of World Diabetes Day, Thompson Health dietitians and patient educators are hosting “It’s All About You,” a forum on diabetes prevention and treatment from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, November 14, in the Market Café at Wegmans, 345 Eastern Blvd., Canandaigua.

Mary Ellen Fiorille, Thompson Health’s breast health nurse, recently received the highest level of certification offered by the National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.

As a woman, you’re always taking care of others. This event is about taking care of you. “To Your Health,” an informative and fun event tailored to women, will be held on Monday, November 17 at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main Street.

With the income eligibility requirements recently expanded at the same time more families are looking for ways to make ends meet, Thompson Health is urging community members to explore Child Health Plus.

Those behind a new clinic for the uninsured, underinsured and working poor have been granted permission to begin readying the site for inspection by the state Department of Health.

Nancy Alexander of Canandaigua has been named Director of Rehabilitation Services for Thompson Health. A physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Alexander has been with Thompson for nine years.

Robert Carlson of Henrietta has been named the Director of Practice Management and Occupational Health for Thompson Health.

Healthcare Trustees of New York State (HTNYS) presented its two signature honors, recognizing Louis Heimbach of Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC), with the 2008 Trustee Leadership Award, and Ellie Fralick of Thompson Health with the 2008 Trustee Advocacy Award. The awards were presented at the HTNYS Annual Conference in Bolton Landing.