CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Lauren Paraison recently joined the Obstetrics & Gynecology practice within the Canandaigua Medical Group, an affiliate of F.F. Thompson Hospital.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, Oct. 13, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a job fair for positions open throughout the health system on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 5 p.m.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for individuals who enjoy working in long-term care.

FARMINGTON – Dr. Wilfredo Cruz and Dr. Reihaneh Derafsh recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health at the system’s new internal medicine office located at the Thompson Medical Center in Farmington.

CANANDAIGUA – Singer and guitar player Don Potter will perform at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua on Friday, Oct. 13, to raise funds for UR Medicine Thompson Health as the nonprofit organization helps its associates advance their careers.

CANANDAIGUA – “Clucks for Bucks,” an annual chicken barbecue benefitting palliative care, returns on Thursday, Sept. 28, in the parking lot of Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Road in Canandaigua.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health will hold several public flu clinics in a number of locations over the next several weeks.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health surgeons will offer a free hernia screening clinic in Canandaigua on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 4.

CANANDAIGUA – Area residents are encouraged to help keep Ontario County families safe by attending the Lock and Talk Community Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at Finger Lakes Community College. The topic will focus on the critical importance of locking up firearms and medications in homes and places of business.