Highland Family Medicine to host “Family Fun Day” on August 25th
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Highland Family Medicine will hold a Family Fun Day this Saturday, August 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Highland Family Medicine parking lot…
Buffalo State’s Creativity Professor quoted in ‘Time’ magazine
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Gerard Puccio, chair and professor of the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State offered his expertise in a recent Time magazine special…
AMHERST TIMES: Two thyroid medications recalled due to risk of contamination
AMHERST TIMES A pharmaceutical company is recalling two thyroid medications due to risks of contamination, also known as “adulteration.” The medications, Levothyroxine and Liothyronine, are being recalled in their tablet…
UR School of Nursing reduces tuition of degree-completion program for nurses
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In an age of skyrocketing tuition hikes, the University of Rochester School of Nursing is going against the grain and cutting the cost of its…
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING: Independent Health presents “Back to School in Good Health”
BUFFALO HEALTHY LIVING BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a theme of “Back to School in Good Health,” many tools and resources focused on promoting healthy, active lifestyles will be available at…
A.G. Underwood announces guilty plea of patient recruiter who bribed Medicaid recipients with unnecessary testing
PRESS RELEASE QUEENS, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the guilty plea of Alex Adderly, also known as Uruhu Adderley, 45 of Manhattan, for defrauding Medicaid by…
Buffalo State’s Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics faculty weigh in on caffeine
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, N.Y. — A pair of national science news stories about the effects of caffeine on weight loss featured a study conducted by two Buffalo State Health, Nutrition,…
Barker Lions gather at Ransomville Speedway for a night at the races
STAFF REPORTS BARKER, N.Y. — Barker Lions sponsored Lions Night at the Ransomville Races. Lions members from Lockport, Newfane, Wilson, Town of Niagara, and Lewiston joined the Barker club. Past…
Three of UR Medicine’s specialty programs make U.S. News’ “Best Hospitals” list
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three UR Medicine specialties ranked among the nation’s best, and Strong Memorial again captured the spot as No. 1 hospital in the Rochester Metro area,…
Attorney General Underwood and Governor Cuomo announce suit against Purdue Pharmaceuticals
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma L.P., Purdue Pharma Inc., and…