Psychiatry’s New Family Lounge Opens with Support from Ronald McDonald House, Friends of Strong

Families of children receiving mental health services through the Department of Psychiatry now have their own dedicated space to rest and relax. Developed in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Rochester and the Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital, it offers families a play area and laundry facilities, as well as complimentary beverages and snacks.

"Bear-y" Thoughtful Volunteers Sew 16,000+ Teddy Bears for Young Patients

A 12-year ongoing collaboration between Friends of Strong and the residents of Legacy at Willow Pond senior living community in Penfield, N.Y. provides more than 16,000 hand-made teddy bears to help provide comfort for children at UR Medicine's Strong Memorial and Golisano Children's hospitals.

Advantage Federal Credit Union Collaboration 'Gives Back' for Patient Care

Advantage Federal Credit Union has donated $1,500 to Friends of Strong through its members' use of their Friends of Strong Debit Card.

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.