Press Releases 2009

Dr. Effat Jehan to Offer Informational Session on Teen Depression on April 7th
March 18, 2010

Dr. Effat Jehan, M.D., a board-certified Family Medicine specialist, from the Wayne Medical Group Internal Medicine will offer an informational session on teenage depression for the parents of teens.

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital to Sponsor Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
March 15, 2010

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital’s Speech Pathology Department is offering a monthly Head and Neck Cancer Support Group on the second Wednesday of each month in Cafeteria Conference Room #1 at 4:00 pm.

Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Hosts St. Paddy's Day Event to Raise Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
March 05, 2010

Meet Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mohammed Alsalahi and the Newark-Wayne Community Hospital / Rochester General Wayne Medical Group Gastroenterology Team at a St. Paddy's Day event.

'Christmas Baby' at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
December 28, 2009

Little Mackenzie Mae Williamson of Lyons, daughter of Ashley and Travis Williamson, had the honors of being the "Christmas baby" at Newark-Wayne Hospital.

DeMay Living Center Participants & Residents Give to Victim's Resource Center
December 22, 2009

Participants of “Friends for the Day” Adult Day Care at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and residents of DeMay Living Center wanted to do something to help others in the community during this season of giving. The two DeMay Living Center programs decided to come together and purchase new toys for children whose families receive help from the Victim’s Resource Center of the Finger Lakes.

Paul Murphy Recognized for 20 Years of Participation in Cardiac Rehab Program
December 22, 2009

Paul Murphy from Newark was recently surprised with a plaque commemorating his 20 years as a Cardiac Rehab patient at Newark-Wayne. He is pictured here with the Cardiac Rehab Team and comrades from the program...

Rochester General / Vision Automotive Toy Drive 2009 Wraps Up
December 21, 2009

Toys collected through the Rochester General / Vision Automotive Toy Drive were delivered to Pediatric patients at Rochester General Hospital by Santa Claus, with the help of some local radio personalities, on Monday afternoon.

Rochester General Health System is Offering a FREE Stocking Stuffer for its Facebook Fans
December 16, 2009

Become a Facebook Fan of Rochester General Health System and we'll send you one (1) pen-sized hand sanitizer spray free-of-charge.

Rochester General Hospital Lifts Visitor Restrictions as H1N1 Cases Ease
December 15, 2009

Rochester General Hospital is lifting the restrictions on visitors under the age of 18, effective immediately, due to a decline in the incidences of Influenza.

Allergy / Asthma Issues During the Holidays
December 14, 2009

For those with allergies / asthma, the holiday time can be a difficult time. Theresa Bingemann, MD, from the Allergy / Asthma, Immunology & Rheumatology division of the Rochester General Medical Group offers some tips to reduce exposure to allergens and have a more enjoyable holiday season.