August 2015

Golisano Children's Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital recognized as 'Gold Safe Sleep Champions'

UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital’s Obstetrics Division were recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as “Gold Safe Sleep Champions,” the highest designation, for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. They are the first and only hospitals in New York State to receive the title.

UR Medicine Honored for Stroke Care

UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s (AHA/ASA) highest award for stroke care, including a new designation that recognizes excellence in rapid care that can save lives and improve the quality of life of stroke victims.

Ever Better Pediatric Care at Golisano Children’s Hospital

Having a child become seriously ill or injured is the stuff of parent nightmares. If or when that happens, parents hope for miracles to cure their ailing child. Western New York now has its miracle haven as the Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) welcomed its first families after decades of wishes, fundraising, and tireless work. Families between the Pennsylvania and Canadian borders, from Buffalo to Syracuse and beyond, now have even more reasons to come to the new GCH for the best pediatric medical care.
 

Strong Memorial Hospital Specialties Among U.S. News and World Report’s ‘Nation’s Best'

Four adult specialties at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital have captured a spot in the Top 50 programs in the nation for treating complex conditions, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2015-16 ranking of America’s Best Hospitals. The rankings consider data on nearly 5,000 eligible hospitals, only 137 of which had one program or more that made it to the national list.