CANANDAIGUA – When U.S. News & World Report released its latest hospital ratings and rankings last week, F.F. Thompson Hospital again achieved the highest possible rating with regard to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is the third consecutive year for this distinction.

CANANDAIGUA – The Thompson Health Guild is hosting a chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 7, to raise proceeds for its programs within UR Medicine Thompson Health.

CANANDAIGUA – A New York State-licensed and certified speech and language pathologist will be the guest speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 5, meeting of the regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health.

CANANDAIGUA – The F.F. Thompson Foundation celebrated its return to live events on June 7 with the annual Thompson Health Golf Classic.

CANANDAIGUA – The Thompson Health Guild recently awarded scholarships to five 2021 high school graduates. Each scholarship, worth $2,000, goes to a recipient registered in a health-related field who must successfully complete their first college semester with the intent to study the second semester in a health-related field.

CANANDAIGUA – The Birthing Center at UR Medicine Thompson Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Perinatal Care Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

CANANDAIGUA – The F.F. Thompson Foundation is awarding 16 area not-for-profit organizations with Mary Clark Thompson Grants ranging from $300 to $2,500.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a job fair on Thursday, July 8, at the Constellation Center for Health and Healing, located on the northern side of F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health Vice President of Long-Term Care Amy Daly recently received the Sister Joan Cassidy Award for Diversity and Inclusion from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).

CANANDAIGUA – The executive director of a nonprofit organization that works to make recreation, sports and tourism opportunities more accessible will be the guest speaker at the Thursday, July 1, meeting of the regional Stroke Support Group hosted by UR Medicine Thompson Health.