January is National Blood Donor Month
Our area will have many blood donor drives during January, including several opportunities within UR Medicines’s Strong Memorial Hospital.
Holiday Lights Shine Brightly Across the Region
The first home holiday light display appeared in New York City in 1882 at the home of Edward Hibberd Johnson. Johnson, a business partner of Thomas Edison, hand-wired 80 red, white and blue light bulbs and strung them on his … Continued
Motor Vehicle Crashes in Western New York
If your travel plans take you out of state for the holidays, you might also be interested in the much higher rates in the rest of the US, compared to Upstate New York.
The Monroe County Department of Public Health releases data on Youth Risk Behavior
The Monroe County Department of Health reports that the proportion of students who reported feeling sad/hopeless every day for at least two weeks in a row showed an overall increase from 21% in 2007 to 32% in 2019.
Say Cheese!
Although the Finger Lakes Region is known for its wine trails, it is also home to a robust “cheese trail” that features a variety of artisanal and farmstead cheeses. The Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance is made up of 12 working … Continued
October is Arts and Humanities Month
There are many regional resources to help you celebrate the arts and humanities this month. The economic impact of these organizations is large, as seen by the percentages of people employed by arts and related organizations.
Back-To-School Time
The Back-to-School season is one of excitement and anticipation. However, within Monroe County, academic disparities exist.
Community Health Indicators: Diabetes Control
The percentage of diabetic patients who have their diabetes under control (HbA1c values <8.0% ) in our region is 74.4%, according to data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). County-level diabetes control rates for women are quite variable, … Continued
Community Health Indicators: Blood Pressure Control
The percentage of hypertensive patients having their blood pressure under control (lower than 140/90) in our region is 66.4%, according to data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO). County-level control rates for men in the region are quite variable, ranging from 58.0% to 80.6%.
Community Health Indicators: Obesity
Data from the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) show that the obesity rate in our region is 41.9%, higher than the national average (39.8%) reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.