Department of Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

Don't forget! This full-day symposium is right around the corner! Join your colleagues to discuss where the field of translational immunology and infectious diseases is headed. Experts will share clinical and translational research at the interface of immunology and infectious diseases, and discuss emerging technologies and challenges in the field. Register now > https://lnkd.in/etVUpUM8 #URochesterResearch

Lung cancer screening is one of the most underutilized yet life-saving tools in health care today. Nationally, only 16% of eligible individuals get screened, but UR Medicine’s primary care network recently achieved a remarkable 72% screening rate—more than doubling their previous rate of 33%. How did they do it? Through the power of multidisciplinary collaboration. “Collaboration among primary care, radiology, and pulmonary teams enabled a seamless flow of information and streamlined patients’ journeys," said Robert Fortuna, MD, MPH, professor of Primary Care and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, who was integral to the effort. "My hope is that by sharing our success, others can adopt and build upon what we’re doing to save more lives nationwide.” This program is a shining example of how multidisciplinary coordinated care saves lives. Other key players in developing the program include Ben Wandtke, MD, MS, Michael Nead, MD, PhD, Stephen Judge, MD, Cherish Zaccari, MS, Mary Jo Evans, and Kevin Fiscella, MD, MPH. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePqA5BSc Read the full study in NEJM Catalyst > https://lnkd.in/eVQBu8rF #URochesterResearch

Congratulations to Robert Holloway, MD, MPH, who recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Neuropalliative Care Society (INPCS)! INPCS recognized Holloway as one of the early giants of the field with a passion for challenging systems and medical culture and encouraging emerging leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efsaVEin

Aging Research Day is only a week away! Don't forget to register! We hope to see you there!

Congratulations, Melissa Kah Poh Loh, MD, MS, FACCC, FASCO, AGSF! Loh has built an impressive career around improving cancer care for older adults. From helping develop global care guidelines to innovative research on telehealth, Loh’s work emphasizes person-centered care and empowering patients to make informed choices that prioritize their quality of life.

Lung cancer is a highly stigmatized. Individuals with lung cancer, particularly those who have smoked, often feel blamed for their condition, even by their physicians and care teams. M. Patricia Rivera, MD, chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, was recently part of an American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable group that issued a call for greater hope and compassion in lung cancer care >> https://lnkd.in/eBZHh-vd As an international lung cancer expert, Rivera offers advice for physicians to better engage with patients >> https://lnkd.in/eXacJfKV

Thank you to all who rode, ran, rambled, and raised money for the Wilmot Cancer Institute at this year's Wilmot Warrior Weekend. Our department team, the UR DOMinators, blew past our fundraising goal and set a team record this year, raising nearly $29,000 for cancer research! Check out photos of the event below and try to spot yourself among the crowd!

🎶 There's plenty of room at the Hotel Canandaigua🎶... but you should secure your spot now for the 29th Annual Asthma, Allergy, and Pulmonary Update. Learn, connect, and level up your pulmonary care at this all-day event on November 20, featuring keynote addresses by Parameswaran Nair, MD, PhD, of McMaster University, and Wanda Phipatanakul, MD, MS, of Harvard Medical School. Through targeted education and teamwork, this event helps close the gap between current and best practices, leading to improved patient care. We hope to see you there! Learn more and register >> https://lnkd.in/ejFceZ4q #URochesterResearch

Join us for this full-day symposium to discuss where the next questions, technologies, and advances in knowledge will lead the field of translational immunology and infectious diseases. Prominent external and internal experts will share clinical and translational research at the interface of immunology and infectious diseases, and discuss emerging technologies and challenges in the field. Register now and submit poster presentation abstracts by October 10 > https://lnkd.in/etVUpUM8 #URochesterResearch

Gabriella Logrono, MD, assistant professor of Hospital Medicine, visited Ibero American Action League's Centro de Oro last week to educate older Latino adults about arthritis as part of the center's Charlas de Salud (Health Talks) series. Logrono delivered the talk in Spanish and led the group in hand exercises to strengthen hand muscles, alleviate arthritis pain, and improve range of motion. Participants loved the interactive session!