bd5a246c-63b9-4461-ac96-ad67fbb51901 Community gratitude comes to life in "UR Loved," a collaborative effort showcasing appreciation for all of our health care workers throughout the pandemic. The exhibit echoes our deep and sincere thanks to everyone in health care for their remarkable dedication, selflessness and commitment to serving all who rely on us.

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:32:55 GMT 8eccce5a-9150-4051-b3fb-3afccaf73ee0 In anticipation of the cold Rochester winter that lies ahead, we're again teaming up with the Emergency Department to host a winter coat drive to provide a warm coat to patients in need who are awaiting discharge from the hospital, and you too can help make this annual initiative a success by donating a new or gently used men’s winter coat at one of our conveniently-located collection bins at Â鶹ÊÓƵand in Penfield.

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:04:38 GMT 2fc1f04e-54cb-4cad-8aad-69230c333cbd Several skilled and generous ladies from Fairport’s Legends at Whitney Senior Apartment Community were among the first to donate hand-sewn face masks via our pop-up donation center back in March 2020, and before long that chance encounter in the earliest days of the pandemic led to this new group of friends stepping up to keep our long-running teddy bears initiative—which provides comfort and support to pediatric patients throughout Strong Memorial and Golisano Children’s hospitals—going strong. 

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:30 GMT 6290ca9e-3e64-46ca-801f-9dff5b786056 A familiar face to our volunteers throughout the past four years, Karen Keating is our newly appointed Volunteer Program Manager, overseeing many new beginnings and enhancements to our volunteer program. She will be joined by existing and new colleagues, Nance Lazarek and Cory Dagen, as they work together to support our evolving volunteer programs.

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:11:29 GMT 8923c31a-4316-420f-8858-d373c59e4433 Departments, teams and individuals throughout the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital generously step up each year to help make a difference for young families enrolled in the Baby Love and Building Healthy Children programs through our Social Work and Patient and Family Services Division. We invite you to join us in contributing to this meaningful cause this holiday season.

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