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Thousands Receive H1N1 Vaccine in Monroe County Rochester, NY (2009-11-20) The long waits and high demand at clinics held on Thursday are expected to be repeated on Saturday.
H1N1 Flu Clinics Open to the Public Rochester, NY (2009-11-19) Monroe County opened its first round of "public" H1N1 Flu Clinics at five different locations Thursday.
H1N1 Cases Spiking Here and Across the Country Rochester, NY (2009-11-13) The head of the Monroe County Medical Society is urging people to let the "most vulnerable" get the first round of shots at next week's public clinics.
URMC: New Plan for Bed Expansion Rochester,NY (2009-11-12) The University of Rochester Medical Center reworked expansion plans to ease overcrowding in its emergency room.
Interview: Adults and H1N1 Rochester, NY (2009-11-12) Two adults died of H1N1 in Ontario County this week, so we check in with Dr. Peter Salgo about the virus.
Ontario County Medical Society Weighs in on H1N1 Deaths Canandaigua, NY (2009-11-11) The deaths of two healthy adults in Ontario County Tuesday are related to the H1N1 flu.
Monroe County Hosts Free Public H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Rochester, NY (2009-11-10) Beginning next week, Monroe County is holding a series of free H1N1 flu vaccination clinics. But -- for now -- only high-risk residents can get the shots.
Monroe County Schedules H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Rochester, NY (2009-11-10) Only certain residents are eligible for the county's first round of public H1N1 vaccination clinics.
U of R Hosts Forum on Healthcare Reform Challenges Rochester, NY (2009-10-28) Health policy researcher says the national debate is avoiding a key question.
Kids and H1N1: What You Need to Know Rochester, NY (2009-10-26) How to deal with H1N1, or swine, flu can be confusing - here's some help on dealing with the virus.
US Senator Schumer Says Public Option is Likely Rochester, NY (2009-10-26) US Senator Charles Schumer was in Rochester today, talking about a compromise emerging in the Senate regarding public option and health care reform.
Local Hospitals Bar Young Visitors Rochester, NY (2009-10-23) Three local hospitals say they're restricting visitors under 18 from wards with medically sensitive patients.
Reducing Obesity Among Elderly is Essential, But Not Easy Pittsford, NY (2009-09-29) An effort is underway to bring down obesity levels in Monroe County's senior population, but one expert warns that it won't be easy.
Thai Vaccine Success Has Rochester Roots Rochester, NY (2009-09-24) The vaccine doesn't definitively prevent HIV transmission, but it does offer researchers hope.
Obesity Among the Elderly in Monroe County Is Above National Average Henrietta, NY (2009-09-23) Health officials in Monroe County are working to bring down the escalating obesity rate within the local elderly population.
Renovations Begin at Highland Hospital Rochester, NY (2009-08-23) Visitors will notice changes to the main entrance and lobby
NTK - Healthcare Reform w/ Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (video) Rochester, NY (2009-08-07) Area Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Chair of the House Rules Committee, is spending much of the August recess focusing on healthcare reform.
NTK - Healthcare Reform w/ Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (audio) Rochester, NY (2009-08-07) Area Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Chair of the House Rules Committee, is spending much of the August recess focusing on healthcare reform.
Sen. Gillibrand Releases Plan to Combat Childhood Obesity Washington, DC (2009-07-21) US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tuesday unveiled a plan for addressing the problem of childhood obesity.
Mike May receives Lifetime Achievement Award Rochester, NY (2009-07-17) Imagine living for more than four decades without any vision, and then given the chance to see again.