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Surgery
What Type of Specialist Should I See for My Spine Problem?

There are several categories of spine specialists who treat various conditions. So which one is right for you?
Surgery
Things to Consider When Choosing a Plastic Surgeon

If you are researching plastic surgery, you likely already know what procedure you are considering. But what about who should perform it?
Helping Seniors Prepare for Surgery

Elderly patients face different risks in surgery compared to other patients. Unity Hospital is the first accredited hospital in the nation to create a specialized program designed to help these patients.

Dr Weissenberg Joins SLH General Surgery Team

"I feel I get to know my patients better in a rural community."
PA Eibert Joins CPH Surgical Team

"I am passionate about providing high quality patient care wherever I work; however, I am strongly drawn to this community because of my background."

vNOTES Procedures: What to Know

A new method of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery allows patients to recover with shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, and quicker recovery times.
New Endovascular Approach for Complex Aneurysms

RGH performs the first endovascular surgery in Upstate New York with a newly approved FDA device for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
First in Region to Perform Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

Retired firefighter becomes the first patient to receive a total knee replacement and leave the surgery center the same day.
Rochester Regional Offers Robotic Tubal Ligation Reversal

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic tubal ligation reversal helps women restore their ability to conceive again.

Elective Surgery Resumes at Rochester Regional Hospitals

Ralph Pennino, MD, discusses the new safety measures in place at surgery centers throughout the Rochester Regional Health system.
Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment

New technology like Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) and Vision RT are leading the way as breast cancer treatment options.
New Leading Prostate Cancer Technology

Rochester Regional Health's Urology department is the only team in the region with new Focal One HIFU.
Unity Hospital First in State to Use GPS in Neurosurgery

Patients at Unity Hospital are receiving more accurate care with the new 7D Surgical System.
Meet Hip Surgeon Dr. Nicholas Loffredo

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nicholas Loffredo discusses the benefits of the anterior hip replacement approach and bringing it to Batavia, NY.
ROCHealth: Weight Loss Surgery

Alok Gandi, DO, introduces us to one of his patients and talks about the benefits of weight loss surgery.
RGH Recognized for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery

RGH has received accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG).
Prostate Cancer Screenings

Prostate cancer specialists at Rochester Regional Health are moving towards a new, effective approach with the use of objective observation via MRI-guided biopsies.
Rochester Regional Offers Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery

Rochester Regional Health is the first health system in Western New York to be certified in Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery.

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Heart Care
Learning About Healthy Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Levels

Knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels is important when it comes to keeping your body healthy – especially your heart. Gaurav Sharma, MD, explains what to know about both levels.
COVID-19
COVID-19 in the Rochester Region

COVID-19 information for the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region, including current COVID cases, positivity and hospitalization rates, and guidance about COVID vaccines and boosters
COVID-19
Review Finds Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Face Health Risks

A meta-analysis of 12 studies around the world found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have poor health outcomes – including a higher risk of death.
SLH
Bouncing Back from the Coronavirus Pandemic

Much like the annual flu vaccine, Dr. Williams noted healthcare providers are anticipating a similar seasonal vaccine strategy for COVID.