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Bowl for the Cure Raises $22,000 for Breast Health Navigation

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CANANDAIGUA - Roseland Bowl and members of the Canandaigua USBC Bowling Association raised a record $22,000 for Thompson Health’s Breast Health Patient Navigation Program at the 5th Annual Bowl for the Cure held in February of this year.

Since its inception, the event has raised more than $74,000 for the Sands Cancer Center’s breast cancer awareness and education programs. The Breast Health Patient Navigation Program...

June 15 Rose Walk to Benefit Cardiac Patients

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CANANDAIGUA – The Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Thompson Health will hold its 17th Annual Rose Walk on Saturday, June 15, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion Historic State Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua. Proceeds benefit The Fralick Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Center, which helps patients regain and maintain their physical health after a cardiac event.
For a minimum donation of $10,...

Thompson 1st in Finger Lakes to Offer Single-Site Gallbladder Surgery

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CANANDAIGUA – Thompson Hospital recently became the first in the Finger Lakes to offer single-site gallbladder surgery, performed with the breakthrough technology offered by the da Vinci ® Surgical System.

“With gallbladder disease affecting a significant percentage of our population and gallbladder removals one of the most common surgeries performed, Thompson is...

Thompson Family Practices Receive CMMI Grant

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CANANDAIGUA – Thompson Health recently learned that all five of its family practices have been selected as second-year participants in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) grant administered by the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency.

Funded by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, CMMI grants support promising new payment and care...

Dinner Demo & Wine Pairing to Focus on Health

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 CANANDAIGUA – A four-course Dinner Demo & Wine Pairing with an emphasis on healthy eating will be held Wednesday, May 29, at the New York Wine & Culinary Center.

Presented in partnership by Thompson Health’s Spirit of Women program and the Women’s Veterans Health Care Program, the event begins at 5 p.m. with registration, wine and a presentation called...

Thompson Receives Award for Stroke Care

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CANANDAIGUA – Thompson Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award recognizes Thompson’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally...

Event to Honor Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families

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CANANDAIGUA – Thompson Health is honoring all those touched by cancer at its sixth annual Colors of Hope and Courage, on Thursday, June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main St. in Canandaigua. 
Colors of Hope and Courage encompasses all forms of cancer, not only celebrating survivors but acknowledging the journeys of their loved ones as well. All who have been touched by cancer – men...

Gentle Yoga Series to Begin May 8

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CANANDAIGUA – Get a total body-mind workout at Gentle Yoga, hosted by Thompson Health every Wednesday, May 8 – June 26. Classes are held from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Thompson Conference Center at F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua.

Led by Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center in Canandaigua, Gentle Yoga is designed to improve...

Ferris Hills Invites Community to Bridge Party

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Canandaigua – Ferris Hills at West Lake is hosting a community bridge party on Friday, May 10.

A buffet luncheon will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., followed by a bridge game from 1 to 4:30 p.m. 

The cost is $10, and includes lunch. Prior registration and payment are required, as seating...

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