NY eHealth Collaborative honors Dr. Thomas Mahoney for health care innovation
The NY eHealth Collaborative honored Dr. Thomas Mahoney with a PATH Award at its New York City gala Nov. 18. The award, which honors achievements in health information technology.
Find practices that have participated in the CMMI award
Click on this interactive Google map for the names and locations of primary care practices that have participated in the practice transformation initiative funded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
High blood pressure control improves more than 13 percent
Over the past five years, hypertension control for adults in Monroe County has improved 13.7 percent — an increase of more than 8 percentage points, according to clinical data collected by the High Blood Pressure Collaborative.
How Rochester responded to its lead poisoning problem
In 2015, the Cleveland Plain Dealer held up Rochester's proactive approach to preventing lead poisoning as a model for their city.
Success of hypertension intervention garners national honor
The American Hospital Association honored Rochester’s Blood Pressure Advocate Program with its NOVA Award for improving community health during its leadership summit in San Francisco.
Healthi Kids hosts training for food service staff
Healthi Kids brings "Playworks" training to cafeteria staff to help build a healthier lunchroom environment for city students.
Care management gives patient 'new life'
Ronald Secor was so compromised from pulmonary fibrosis he was slowly suffocating. Then he started working with Kathleen Hoven, a new type of medical professional called a care manager.
Patient support leads to 'phenomenal' results
So much of medicine in the last century has been focused on technological miracles. But as this video reveals, treating many of today’s chronic illnesses calls for old fashioned human caring and professional support.
FLHSA to co-lead $48.5 million award
Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency and the New York eHealth Collaborative have been awarded $48.5 million over four years to help medical practices in our region and around the state transition to team-based, data-informed care.
Inaugural Urban Wellness Summit promoted healthier neighborhoods
Rochester’s inaugural Urban Wellness Summit Sept. 24 featured an international speaker, community leaders and neighborhood successs stories.
Videos showcase five wellness programs in Rochester
Take a tour of innovative neighborhood wellness programs through five videos created for the High Blood Pressure Collaborative's Urban Wellness Summit September 24.
Why Healthi Kids built a pop up park for adults
Play supports academic achievement, prevents chronic diseases and promotes life-long healthy habits. That's why Healthi Kids created a pop up playground downtown on September 18, 2015.