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 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 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 or purpose and belonging or...
CANANDAIGUA – The Dr. Laurie Sands and Constellation Brands Breast Imaging Center at UR Medicine’s Thompson Health will host a community open house on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Located in Suite 103 at Lakeside Professional Park, 195 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, the Breast Imaging Center is accessed from the drive at 229 Parrish St. It offers leading-edge 3D imaging technology, UR Medicine Imaging radiologists, same-day results and a breast health navigation...
CANANDAIGUA – The Birthing Center at UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital is hosting a “Back to Work Breastfeeding Class on Thursday, Aug. 27, 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, payable by cash, check or...
CANANDAIGUA – The 14th annual Crosswinds 5K will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Road in Canandaigua.
Runner check-in and registration is from 7 to 8:45 a.m., with a 9 a.m. race start. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in the event, which features a certified course and computerized race results. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group and post-race refreshments will be provided at Crosswinds....
CANANDAIGUA – The 13th annual Tour de Thompson, held July 25, drew 120 riders from five states and raised almost $5,000 the Aftercare Program at UR Medicine’s Thompson Health.
To date, this bicycle tour offering scenic views of Canandaigua Lake and the Bristol hills has raised approximately $35,000 to help Rehabilitation Services patients at Thompson maintain their independence at home and in the community.
This year, Constellation Brands and Wegmans were top sponsors...
CANANDAIGUA –The 19th annual Rose Walk raised approximately $23,000 for cardiac rehabilitation patients of UR Medicine’s Thompson Health.
Held June 20 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 Hospital. The center helps patients regain and maintain their physical health and sense...
CANANDAIGUA – The Palliative Care Program at the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center is partnering with YoBerry at Parkway Plaza on Eastern Boulevard for a fundraiser.
On Saturday, Aug. 15, customers who remember to use the code word “THOMPSON” when paying for their frozen yogurt at this YoBerry location will ensure that they are helping support palliative care for residents at M.M. Ewing, a skilled-nursing facility operated by UR Medicine’s Thompson Health in Canandaigua.
CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for demonstrating compliance with the national accrediting body’s state-of-the-art standards for both hip replacements and knee replacements.
The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality reflecting an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care, and comes after a rigorous, on-site review at Thompson Hospital in April of this year.
NAPLES - The 10th annual Margery Coughlin Pawluk Golf Tournament, held June 13 at Reservoir Creek Golf Course in Naples, netted proceeds of over $7,500 to benefit the Margery Coughlin Pawluk Cancer Patient Needs Fund at the Sands Cancer Center, an affiliate of the Wilmot Cancer Institute on the Thompson Health campus in Canandaigua.
The Margery Pawluk Cancer Patient Needs Fund has assisted hundreds of local Sands Cancer Center cancer patients and their families with the...
CANANDAIGUA – Ferris Hills at West Lake and Clark Meadows will host their fourth annual Senior Car Classic on Thursday, July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join residents of the senior living communities for the car show in their shared courtyard, with entertainment provided Double Take. The event is free, but food will be available for purchase. Those interested in entering their classic car in the show – at no charge – are asked to call...