Friends of Strong, Advantage Federal Credit Union Team Up to Give Back

Advantage Federal Credit Union (AFCU) has partnered with Friends of Strong. Now, when you open a new checking account at AFCU—and choose the Friends of Strong Debit Card—a portion of each purchase you make with the card is given back to benefit our patient- and family-centered care initiatives.

GCH and SMH 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.

Discharge Lounge Pleases Patients, Frees Beds Faster

It’s a classic problem industry-wide, and Strong isn’t exempt: Emergency Department overcrowding. ED patients looking to be admitted as hospital inpatients to continue their care can find that there aren’t always inpatient beds available when they’re ready to be moved.