Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 How to Prevent Nursing Burnout Burnout in nursing is more than just exhaustion—it’s a challenge that impacts well-being, patient care, and the entire healthcare system. Discover practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 Join the UR School of Nursing in Celebrating National Nurses Week The University of Rochester School of Nursing is hosting and supporting a series of events throughout the week to recognize and celebrate National Nurses Week. The celebration begins on May 6 and ends on May 12.
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness Cheryl Ellenwood had always gotten good results from her biometric health screenings. So when her numbers rose
to concerning levels despite what she considered to be a decent diet and exercise regimen, she turned to UR
Medicine Employee Wellness. The nurse-led program provides services to more than 63,000 employees in 83 organizations in Western New York.
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2022 UR Medicine Center for Employee Wellness Contracts with MVP Health on Corporate Wellness Programs The UR Medicine Center for Employee Wellness (CEW), created and run by the University of Rochester School of Nursing, recently signed a contract with MVP Health Care, the second largest insurer in the area allowing the CEW to offer wellness services to companies covered by MVP at no out-of-pocket expense to their employees.
CEW already has a payer relationship with Excellus and, since its creation, has demonstrated that its wellness programs are effective in improving health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, thereby reducing avoidable health care expenses due to illness and disease.
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021 Nurse-Driven Condition Management Programs Effective in Improving Key Health Metrics Chronic disease management programs led by nurses are effective in improving key health metrics, which may lower an individual’s risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study by University of Rochester School of Nursing researchers.
Thursday, Aug 13, 2020 Protective Measures in Place for Start of UR School of Nursing’s Academic Year When the University of Rochester School of Nursing’s 2020-21 academic year begins, things will look a little different in Helen Wood Hall. New school-wide protocols, including mandatory masking, daily health screenings, and changes to the physical setup of classrooms and common areas in the school’s longtime building, have been implemented to ensure the safety of faculty, students, and staff.
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2020 Employee Wellness Team Honored with Meliora Award Developed by the School of Nursing, the UR Medicine Employee Wellness program was among the honorees receiving the 2020 Meliora Award. The award, presented by the University of Rochester, recognizes staff members whose work performance and dedication during the preceding years exemplify the University's motto, Meliora.
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 Wellness That Works: Study Shows Success of UR Employee Wellness Program in Improving Heart Health A new study by researchers in the UR School of Nursing showed that the UR Medicine Employee Wellness Program has made statistically significant improvement in reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in participants. The study, published in the Journal of Population Health Management, found that nearly 50 percent of those who were at moderate to very high risk for CVD at the start of the program and participated in the program for at least one year were able to lower their 10-year CVD risk, with nearly one-third improving by an entire risk category.
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019 UR School of Nursing to Host Training Seminar on Administering Epinephrine The University of Rochester School of Nursing will host “Epi Near You, New York,” a free epinephrine training seminar, presented by the Allergy Advocacy Association, on Monday, April 1, at 7 pm, in the School of Nursing Auditorium.
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 DeMott Named Director of Passport Health Amy DeMott, an experienced clinical program manager and health care administrator, was recently named director of Passport Health at the University of Rochester School of Nursing.
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018 Renu Singh Named a 'Woman of Excellence' Rochester Business Journal has named Renu Singh, MS, senior associate dean of operations at the School of Nursing and CEO of UR Medicine’s Center for Employee Wellness, to its inaugural class of Women of Excellence Award recipients.
