CANANDAIGUA – Ferris Hills at West Lake, UR Medicine Thompson Health’s independent living community for seniors, will once again this year host Great Decisions, the nation’s longest-running global affairs education program. 

The eight-week series of group discussions – facilitated by content experts – will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, beginning March 2 and concluding April 20. 

There is no cost to attend the one-hour...

CANANDAIGUA – An upcoming five-week class series, “The Food Prescription,” will walk participants, step by step, to a whole-food, plant-based diet.

The series begins Tuesday, March 7, with a free introductory class, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. Presented by Dr. Kerry Graff and Thompson’s Linda Rowsick, RD, CD-N, this class will cover how diet impacts your health and will...

CANANDAIGUA – As he recruits chaplain’s volunteers to provide spiritual care within UR Medicine’s Thompson Health, Manager of Spiritual Care Mark Henson will host an informational meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the chapel just off the main lobby of Thompson Hospital at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.
At Thompson, spirituality is defined in the broadest and most universal terms possible - that which gives meaning, purpose, a sense of belonging and/or a sense of...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health recently launched Wellness Hub, an all-inclusive program offering both men and women the opportunity to attend a number of health-related events combining education with entertainment.

Wellness Hub is in keeping with Thompson’s mission to continuously improve the health of residents in the Finger Lakes.

“This is one more way Thompson encourages a healthy lifestyle, by providing fun ways to empower...

CANANDAIGUA – Based on an increase in influenza in the region, UR Medicine’s Thompson Health has instituted visitor restrictions at both F.F. Thompson Hospital and the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center. 

Until the prevalence of influenza has abated:

• Each patient or resident is limited to three visitors at a time.
• Visitors under 14 are not permitted. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Infection...

CANANDAIGUA – A year after being named a Gold-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite, UR Medicine’s Thompson Health has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association, for helping employees eat better and move more.

“Physical activity and associate wellness are priorities within Thompson. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite,” said Vice President...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital recently became the first hospital in New York State to be named a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery™ by the independent, non-profit Surgical Review Corporation.

“Thompson demonstrates a strong commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care. We have a great team of surgeons and associates who work very hard to ensure members of our community who need hernia repair receive a...