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...
CANANDAIGUA – The Curbside Market operated by Foodlink will visit UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St., on Thursday, July 28, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
The market, which is for both Thompson associates and members of the public, offers fresh and healthy local produce at affordable prices. It will be located outside the entrance to the hospital’s main lobby (facing Parrish Street).
Cash, debit cards, EBT and WIC/FMNP will be accepted, with every...
CANANDAIGUA – Canandaigua Rotary Club recently presented $4,500 to UR Medicine’s Thompson Health for its new Breast Imaging Center.
The money was donated by individual Rotarians at their annual Past Presidents’ Day Luncheon on June 2. Past President Mary Green led the event and encouraged Rotarians to come together to help support the purchase of a second ultrasound machine for the new Dr. Laurie Sands and Constellation Brands Breast Imaging...
CANANDAIGUA –The 20th annual Rose Walk raised more than $16,000 for cardiac rehabilitation patients of UR Medicine’s Thompson Health, bringing the total amount raised by this event over the years to more than
$250,000.
Held June 18 at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park in Canandaigua, the event attracted community members of all ages drawn to the cause of assisting patients of the Fralick Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center at Thompson...
CANANDAIGUA -- Help support UR Medicine’s Thompson Health Senior Living Team in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s by attending a Saturday, July 23, pancake breakfast at Ferris Hills at West Lake, 1 Ferris Hills, off Peg Rayburn Drive in Canandaigua.
The breakfast will be held in the Community Room from 8 to 10 a.m. and the cost is $5 per person (cash or check only, please). Tickets will be available at the door.
Last year, the Thompson Health Senior...
CANANDAIGUA – The Thompson Health Guild will host its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 11, in the Great Room at Bristol Harbour Resort, 5410 Seneca Point Road in South Bristol.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with boutiques open for browsing until the fashion show and lunch begin at noon. Fashions will be courtesy of The Country Ewe and Dick Anthony Ltd., both of Canandaigua, as well as Heart 2 Heart Bridal of Manchester.
Models will...