CANANDAIGUA -- After several discussions and great consideration, the F.F. Thompson Foundation, Inc. recently made the difficult decision to cancel the Thompson Health Gala originally scheduled for Sept. 11.

CANANDAIGUA – For the first time in five months, UR Medicine Thompson Health’s bariatric surgery support group will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a number of infection prevention measures in place.

CANANDAIGUA –UR Medicine Thompson Health recently chose four associates as the health system’s “Health Heroes” for the second quarter of 2020.

CANANDAIGUA – The Associate Services Department at UR Medicine Thompson Health will host an open house for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) on Tuesday, July 21, at Canandaigua Urgent Care, 699 S. Main St. in Canandaigua.

CANANDAIGUA – The F.F. Thompson Foundation is awarding 11 area not-for-profit organizations with Mary Clark Thompson Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health recently named Mathew Janczak assistant administrator of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, Thompson’s 178-bed skilled nursing facility in Canandaigua.

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health recently named Dr. David E. Baum its new medical director of Urgent Care.

CANANDAIGUA – After working closely with state officials and with UR Medicine, F.F. Thompson Hospital will allow limited visitation of hospital inpatients between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day, beginning Thursday, June 25.

CANANDAIGUA - UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Stroke Support Group will host an online meeting, via Zoom video conferencing, on Thursday, July 2, at 1 p.m.

CANANDAIGUA – In partnership with Finger Lakes Community College, UR Medicine Thompson Health is offering a five-week training course for individuals interested in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua.