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Flu prevalence declaration means required masks for

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared that the flu is now prevalent in New York State which triggers …

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Monroe County health leaders address rapid spread of

WEBCounty Commissioner of Public Health, Dr. Michael Mendoza, was joined by leaders of the local healthcare systems. Dr. Mendoza began the briefing by warning of …

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‘Waste Not Shop’ in Geneva is a health food store that …

WEBGENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — Right in the heart of Geneva is a new unique business. “Waste Not Shop” is a health food store, owned by a woman in her 20s, …

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New Women’s Health & Wellness Center coming to …

WEBSHARE. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health began the construction of a new facility exclusively focused on women’s health. Coming to …

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Rochester Regional Health to limit visitation, enact new …

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health announced new visitation limitations Friday, along with a new masking policy for those visiting patients. …

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Massive expansion at Rochester General Hospital is …

WEBUpdated: May 10, 2017 / 07:40 PM EDT. A massive expansion at Rochester General Hospital is now underway, after years of planning. Rochester Regional Health held a …

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‘It’s about increasing awareness:’ Rochester events for …

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The National Eating Disorder Association says children may start to express concerns about their own weight or shape as early as …

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What's going around

WEBLewis says he’s seeing colds, viral illnesses, norovirus which is also known as the stomach bug, GI bugs, some vomiting, and diarrhea. He’s also seeing a lot of strep …

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Healthcare workers react to loosened restrictions on PA's

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s new budget proposal she’s looking to loosen restrictions on physician assistants so they can …

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Golisano Children's Hospital expanding mental health care

WEBBRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget address, New York State plans to invest billions of dollars toward access to mental …

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$650m Strong Hospital project will triple size, cut wait times and

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Organizers celebrated the groundbreaking of a $650 million expansion and modernization project for Strong Memorial Hospital. The …

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Dr. Michael Mendoza steps down as Monroe County

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Dr. Michael Mendoza announced he has stepped down from his position as Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health. …

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Rochester Regional Health fined $925k for failing to reopen …

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Regional Health System has been fined $925,000 by the New York State Office of Mental Health for not following …

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Annual Portraits of Hope Gala raises funds for mental health …

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Villa of Hope hosted the annual Portraits of Hope Gala on Saturday. The gala event raises funds for Villa of Hope’s Behavioral …

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Despite nurses' worries, RGH promises no disruption during strike

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Even if hundreds of nurses at Rochester General Hospital walk off the job next week in protest of working conditions, …

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Rochester nursing homes ranked in 'Best Nursing Homes' report

WEBMaplewood Nursing Home (Short-term and long-term) Park Ridge Nursing Home (Short-term only) Penfield Place (Short-term only) St. Ann’s Community in …

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Rochester Regional Health closing Complex Care program

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Regional Health is closing its Complex Care Program due to a loss of staffing. According to a statement from RRH, …

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WellNow no longer accepts Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — WellNow Urgent Care will no longer accept Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the health insurance company announced late Sunday …

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Former health commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza signed NDA …

WEBROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Former Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Michael Mendoza signed a non-disclosure agreement with the county …

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Bon Secours Mercy Health Introduces Accrete Health Partners

WEBNew digital holding company will coalesce a continuum of leading solutions and services to connect the technology, data and people needed to streamline health …

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