CANANDAIGUA – The 15th annual Crosswinds 5K will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Road in Canandaigua.
Runner check-in and registration is from 7 to 8:15 a.m., with a new start time this year of 8:30 a.m. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in the event, which features a certified course with computerized race results. T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners pre-registered by Aug. 19 and awards will be given to the...
CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital today announced it recently earned Perinatal Care Certification from The Joint Commission, the premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation.
The advanced certification program – established in 2015 – recognizes Joint Commission-accredited hospitals committed to achieving integrated, coordinated and patient-centered care for mothers and their newborns. Said Thompson Hospital Director of...
CANANDAIGUA – Sixth- through eighth-graders are invited to take part in Healthy Horizons Day Camp from 8:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Canandaigua Family YMCA, 32 N. Main St.
Run by wellness coaches, athletic trainers and nutrition coaches from UR Medicine’s Thompson Health, the camp is free of charge and will include activities, games and prizes. Snacks, beverages and lunch will be provided during the day, as participants learn about eating well, feeling well...
CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital will host a Farmers’ Market on Monday, Aug. 8, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The market will be held in the parking lot in front of the hospital, located at 350 Parrish St., and will include fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, maple products, tea and more. It is open to the general public.
For more information, contact Erica Hendrikse in Thompson’s Wellness Department, at (585) 396-6529.
CANANDAIGUA – Coaches, parents and athletes are invited to a free event being held Saturday, Aug. 13, at Finger Lakes Community College, called “Concussions: What’s the Impact?”
Speakers include Clinical Coordinator of Outpatient Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy John Ahern and Athletic Trainer Jeremy Herniman of the Sports Medicine Team at UR Medicine’s Thompson Health, as well
as Dr. Angel Boev, a neurosurgeon who oversees Thompson’s Certified...
CANANDAIGUA – On Sunday, Aug. 7, UR Medicine's Thompson Hospital will offer a one-hour class for children who will soon have a baby brother or sister born at Thompson’s Birthing Center.
Developed for 3- to 10-year-olds, this 4 p.m. class includes a tour of the hospital's Birthing Center, a "visit" with a newborn, a video about changes to expect, and practice sessions regarding how to hold and diaper a baby. In addition, parents will receive information...
CANANDAIGUA – The Birthing Center at UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital is hosting a “Back to Work Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, July 28, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Expectant and new mothers are invited to learn more about getting ready to return to work or school while still breastfeeding. Topics include pumping, storing breast milk, introducing bottles, New York State breastfeeding
laws, breastfeeding in a daycare setting and more.
The cost is $10,...
CANANDAIGUA – Michelle Vignari of Rochester was recently named director of Infection Prevention and Disaster Preparedness for UR Medicine’s Thompson Health.
A registered nurse certified in infection prevention and control, Vignari has more than 20 years in acute care settings and is a regulatory compliance subject matter expert and consultant in the area of infection prevention for Premier Healthcare Solutions, based in Charlotte, N.C.
She worked at...
CANANDAIGUA – Starting and ending at Onanda Park on the west shore of Canandaigua Lake, the 14th annual Tour de Thompson will be held Saturday, July 30.
To date, this bicycle tour offering scenic views has raised approximately $35,000 to help Rehabilitation Services patients at UR Medicine’s Thompson Health maintain their independence at home and in the community.
Considered by many riders to be a warm-up for the Highlander Cycle Tour in...
CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health has scheduled a training course for individuals interested in becoming certified nurse aides (CNAs), and is accepting applications until Monday, Aug. 1.
CNAs assist residents of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, a skilled-nursing facility in Canandaigua. Individuals accepted into the training program are hired into a CNA position (most likely part-time) and then attend a five-week training course. The course is to...