CANANDAIGUA – As she recruits new volunteers to provide a spiritual presence within UR Medicine Thompson Health, Manager of Spiritual Care M. Elizabeth Heffernan will host an informational meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the chapel just off the main lobby of Thompson Hospital at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.

CANANDAIGUA – A new obstetrician-gynecologist recently joined UR Medicine Thompson Health and is now accepting patients in both Canandaigua and Victor.

CANANDAIGUA – Six local car owners took home awards after the annual Ferris Hills at West Lake/Clark Meadows Car Show on Sept. 6.

CANANDAIGUA – Four area senior communities are joining together to offer simultaneous open houses later this month for those interested in visiting a number of options in one day.

CANANDAIGUA – Ferris Hills at West Lake is inviting the community to a Casino Night, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the independent living community on Friday, Sept. 27.

CANANDAIGUA – Community members are invited to gather their prescription and over-the-counter medications to meet with a pharmacist during a free “brown bag” event on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy.

CANANDAIGUA –  The community to is invited to Ferris Hills at West Lake on Thursday, Sept. 19, for a pancake breakfast benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.

CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Akua A. Asante of Victor recently joined the Pediatrics Department at the Canandaigua Medical Group, 335 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.

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

CANANDAIGUA – “Healing Pathways,” a program offered by UR Medicine Thompson Health for those with ongoing illnesses or other sources of chronic stress, will begin soon, with the option of a Tuesday evening series or a Thursday afternoon series.