Thompson to Host Info Sessions on Becoming a CNA

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting an information session at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and a second session at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for those interested in beginning careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs).

Thompson Better Breathers Meet Nov. 8

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, Nov. 8, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Thompson’s New Grief Support Group to Meet Nov. 8

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CANANDAIGUA – On Friday, Nov. 8, UR Medicine Thompson Health will host its monthly Grief Support Group from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the George M. Ewing Jr. Conference Room, located on the ground floor of the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

Thompson’s Grief Support Group to Meet Oct. 11

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CANANDAIGUA – On Friday, Oct. 11, UR Medicine Thompson Health will host its monthly Grief Support Group from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the George M. Ewing Jr. Conference Room, located on the ground floor of the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

Thompson Better Breathers Meet Oct. 11

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, Oct. 11, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Lymphedema Support Group Meets Oct. 8

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a Lymphedema Support Group on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 6 p.m. at its Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St.

Pediatrician Joins Thompson Health

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CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Katelyn Nevin recently joined the Pediatrics Department at UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Canandaigua Medical Group, an affiliate of F.F. Thompson Hospital.

Thompson’s New Grief Support Group to Meet Sept. 13

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CANANDAIGUA – On Friday, Sept. 13, UR Medicine Thompson Health will host its monthly Grief Support Group from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the George M. Ewing Jr. Conference Room, located on the ground floor of the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

Thompson Better Breathers Meet Sept. 13

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, Sept. 13, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Thompson Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke Care

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CANANDAIGUA — F.F. Thompson Hospital, an affiliate of UR Medicine, has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Ferris Hills to Host Sept. 5 Car Show

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health’s independent living community, Ferris Hills at West Lake, is hosting a Classic Car Cruise-In on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lymphedema Support Group Meets Aug. 20

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a Lymphedema Support Group on Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. at its Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St.

Thompson Better Breathers Meet Aug. 9

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UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, Aug. 9, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Ferris Hills to Host Parkinson’s Presentation

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CANANDAIGUA – The community is invited to hear Inga Simning, a speech pathologist with UR Medicine Thompson Health, give a presentation about a program for people with Parkinson’s disease on Wednesday, July 24, at Ferris Hills at West Lake.

 

Thompson Better Breathers Meet July 12

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, July 12, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Thompson’s New Grief Support Group to Meet July 12

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CANANDAIGUA – On July 12, UR Medicine Thompson Health will host its monthly Grief Support Group from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the George M. Ewing Jr. Conference Room, located on the ground floor of the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

Thompson Health Wound Care Services Help Patients Heal

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health announces the growth of its specialized wound care services with the expansion of hours by its lead wound care physician Dr. Suzamie Jo Farnsworth. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Farnsworth has nearly 30 years of experience in wound care. She is welcoming new adult patients at F.F. Thompson Hospital’s Marilyn Sands Outpatient Clinic at 395 West St. in Canandaigua.

Thompson Better Breathers Meet April 12

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, April 12, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Taylor Named Thompson’s New Stroke Coordinator

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ANANDAIGUA – Alice Taylor, a registered nurse who first joined UR Medicine Thompson Health over a decade ago, is the system’s new Stroke/STEMI/Sepsis Coordinator. In her role, she will work within Thompson’s Quality Department to oversee improvement with regard to stroke, sepsis and STEMI, a particularly serious type of heart attack.

Thompson Grant Applications due April 15

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CANANDAIGUA – All local not-for-profit organizations whose programs improve the health and wellness of the community within the service area of UR Medicine Thompson Health are encouraged to apply by April 15 for Mary Clark Thompson Community Health Grants offered by the F.F. Thompson Foundation.

Thompson Better Breathers Meet March 8

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a support group on Friday, March 8, for individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties who are looking to improve their quality of life.

Lymphedema Support Group Meets Feb. 20

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a Lymphedema Support Group on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m.  at its Canandaigua Rehabilitation Center, 699 S. Main St.

Thompson Health Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care

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CANANDAIGUA – Once again, UR Medicine Thompson Health was recently recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation. This designation is part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program and to earn the designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively.

Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered by Thompson

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Wellness Department is offering Mental Health First Aid classes for community members who are interested in learning how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Thompson Health Sleep Disorders Center to Join the UR Medicine Sleep Center as a Satellite Office

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health executive leadership have announced their decision to join the UR Medicine Sleep Center as a satellite office effective the end of April 2024. The Center will be relocating from its current building on Parrish Street in Canandaigua to a new location within Ontario County.

Thompson to Host Job Fair Jan. 11

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CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health is hosting a job fair for positions open throughout the health system on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.

New Director of Case Management/Social Work for Thompson

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CANANDAIGUA – Crystal M. Sawyer of Manchester was recently named the director of Case Management/Social Work for UR Medicine Thompson Health. She is overseeing a team of social workers and case managers who help patients and families throughout the 113-bed F.F. Thompson Hospital.

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