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National Media Spotlight
- An LA Times article cited URMC research linking low-level lead exposure to kids' IQ impairment.
- In a U.S. News and & World Report story, Fred Howard talked about the elusive origin of chronic pelvic pain in women.
- UPI reported on a new URMC study showcasing the power of school-based mentoring programs to help kids behave better in the classroom.
New Year, New You: Employees Divulge How They Stuck to Last Year’s Resolutions
Change is rarely easy, but it’s almost always worth it. But don’t take our word for it…University of Rochester employees who nailed last year’s health resolutions offer some of their own strategies – and encouragement.
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March is National Nutrition Month, and Strong Memorial Hospital’s Cornell Dietetic Interns are celebrating by whipping up new healthy features and free samples in the House of Six Nations cafeteria. This year’s theme, From the Ground Up, encourages you to get to know how your food journeys from the ground to your plate. Updates
Working Here
| T. Rowe Price 'Hot Spot' on March 10 |
T. Rowe Price, one of the investment providers under the University’s retirement program, will be setting up a "Hot Spot" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in the House of Six Nations cafeteria in the Medical Center. |
| “RecycleMania” Competition Drawing to a Close |
Students and employees across the University are gearing up for the final few weeks of RecycleMania, a friendly competition between colleges nationwide to raise awareness for recycling and waste reduction. The entire higher education community of the University counts, including the academic and research portions of the UR Medical Center, Eastman School of Music, and the Memorial Art Gallery. |
Health & Wellness
| Fresh, Local and Organic Fruits and Vegetables |
How does this sound: beginning June 18, pay an easy, weekly visit to Goler House to pick up your personal order of fresh, organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables? |
| Free Samples in the Cafeterias During March |
March is National Nutrition Month and the dietetic interns from Cornell have devised some tasty giveaways to inspire you to eat healthy. |
Lend a Hand
| Rochester River Run/Walk 5K Set for April 11 |
Runners, walkers and families should mark their calendars for Friends of Strong’s ninth annual River Run/Walk 5K Sunday, April 11, at the Roundhouse Shelter in Genesee Valley Park. |
| Help Further Clinical Research Underway at URMC |
This week, URMC unveiled a new clinical trials website, an online tool that can help patients, area physicians and healthy community volunteers better understand the important role they can play in furthering tomorrow’s medicine. |
Keep Learning
| New Google Search, Blackboard Classes at the Miner |
Noontime Google Search classes have been added to make it easier to get away during the day. |
| Second Friday Science Socials |
| If you have not yet attended a science social, you are missing out on a stimulating and enjoyable way to hear from outstanding faculty right in our midst, in a setting that is both collegial and friendly. |