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.

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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.

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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...

VICTOR — The 2015 Pink Fly Ladies’ Golf Tournaments, held June 6 at the Victor Hills Golf Club, raised approximately $12,000 for the Breast Health Navigation Program offered by UR Medicine’s Thompson Health.
Since its inception 12 years ago, Pink Fly Golf has raised more than $70,000 for breast health programs at Thompson. Thompson’s Breast Health Navigation Program, which will receive the money raised this year, provides support and coordination assistance for a wide variety of...

CANANDAIGUA – Starting and ending at Onanda Park on the west shore of Canandaigua Lake, the 13th annual Tour de Thompson will be held Saturday July 25, 8 a.m. to 4:30pm.
To date, this bicycle tour offering scenic views has raised more than $30,000 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 September, Tour...

VICTOR, NY – The 18th Annual Yarger Memorial Golf Scramble, held June 13 at Victor Hills Golf Course, drew 108 golfers and raised $11,000 for the Fralick Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center at UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. The total donation from this tournament, since its inception, now stands at $175,000.
Awards were given to the following participants:
o Closest to the Pin: Matt Hoad and Randy Williams
o Men’s Longest Drive: Carl...

CANANDAIGUA - Sunset Serenades, Ferris Hills at West Lake’s annual summer concert series, will kick off on Wednesday, July 15, with a performance by Rochester’s original Oktoberfest band, The Krazy Firemen.

The six-week, Wednesday evening Sunset Serenade series is free and open to the public, with free parking available. Those who attend are strongly encouraged to bring lawn chairs because seating is limited.

Each concert begins at 7 p.m. and –...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Wednesday, July 1, from 1 to 6 p.m.
The drive will be held in the Thompson Conference Center on the lower level of the hospital, located at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.
Appointments may be made by calling (585) 396-6658 or sending an email to Susan.Tufts@ThompsonHealth.com. Walk-ins are also welcome, and if members of the community would like to donate blood but are...