http://www.thompsonhealth.com RSS feeds for Thompson Health 60 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/308/Free-Event-to-Focus-on-Lung-Health.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=308 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=308&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/308/Free-Event-to-Focus-on-Lung-Health.aspx CANANDAIGUA – The Respiratory Therapy Department of F.F. Thompson Hospital invites the community to its 3rd annual Pulmonary Health Fair on Friday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Constellation Center for Health and Healing.  The fair will be held in the George M. Ewing Jr. and Associate conference rooms, and in the atrium area of the Constellation Center at F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. It will feature: Information on Thompson’s Pulmonary Disease Management Program, which can improve the quality of life of people suffering from asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, obstructive sleep apnea and restrictive lung disease A spirometry testing station, where visitors can take a breathing test to measure lung health Asthma education and free peak flow meters A medication teaching station, with free spacers and demonstrations Home care providers will be showcasing new equipment In addition, there will be information about new medications, Thompson’s Better Breathers Support Group, nutrition for chronic lung disease, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, sleep disorders/sleep equipment and a display featuring the evolution of the Respiratory Therapy profession. There is no charge to attend the fair. The Constellation Center is located in the back of the main hospital complex off of West Street.  There is ample handicapped parking and the fair is just inside the main door. For information, call (585) 396-6277. ajohnston Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:308 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/304/Guild-to-Host-Fall-Luncheon-Oct-18.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=304 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=304&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/304/Guild-to-Host-Fall-Luncheon-Oct-18.aspx Canandaigua— The Thompson Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Canandaigua Country Club, 1 Fallbrook Park, Canandaigua. This year’s guest speaker is Michael F. Stapleton, Jr., President and CEO of Thompson Health. His presentation will touch on some of the changes occurring at Thompson Health such as the addition of robotic-assisted surgery and the affiliation with the University of Rochester Medical Center and how these will benefit our community. The event is open to the public and the cost is $15 per person. The lunch includes a seasonal soup, quiche with salad, a dessert and hot beverage. Attendees are invited to participate in a special opportunity to donate a sleeper to newborn babies of families in need. Those wishing to help please bring a new sleeper (size newborn or 0-3 months) to the luncheon and you will also be eligible for a special raffle drawing. RSVPs are required; please call Gail O’Brien at (585) 396-2756 to register by Thursday, Oct. 11. ajohnston Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:304 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/303/Thompson-Names-Executive-VPCOO.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=303 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=303&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/303/Thompson-Names-Executive-VPCOO.aspx CANANDAIGUA – A former Thompson Health vice president is returning to the health system to serve as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. Kurt M. Koczent of Geneva will begin his new role in October. Most recently, Koczent was the chief administrative officer for Finger Lakes Health Medical, PC, where he had served since 2009. Previously, he was Thompson’s vice president of Outpatient and Diagnostic Services and its director of Practice Management. Koczent is a registered nurse who served 10 years with the U.S. Army Reserve and was honorably discharged at the rank of captain. He holds a bachelor’s of science in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College, a master’s of science in health administration from Roberts Wesleyan and a position of adjunct professor in the nursing program at Keuka College. In his most recent position, Koczent constructed a physician corporation that will serve more than 100,000 patient visits annually. The corporation is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, a model that Thompson Health is pursuing in each of its five family practices. In his new role as Thompson Health’s executive vice president and COO, Koczent will replace Michael F. Stapleton, Jr. Stapleton served as the health system’s executive vice president and COO prior to being named president and CEO earlier this year. Koczent will focus on strengthening Thompson’s primary care base and expanding its reach into its primary and secondary markets. In addition, he will be instrumental in championing numerous service excellence and quality initiatives throughout Thompson Health. “Thompson Health is thrilled to welcome Kurt back,” says Stapleton. “His expertise in outpatient services and his skill in cultivating strong physician relationships will be tremendously valuable as Thompson continues to meet the changing needs of our community.” ajohnston Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:303 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/299/Thompson-to-Honor-Breast-Cancer-Survivors-Oct-4.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=299 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=299&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/299/Thompson-to-Honor-Breast-Cancer-Survivors-Oct-4.aspx CANANDAIGUA, NY- Thompson Health will host the 17th annual Silhouettes of Hope and Courage on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua. The event will honor three local women who demonstrated bravery and positivity during their battles with cancer: Marlene Button of Dundee, Mary Exley of Canandaigua and Carole Lillis of Canandaigua. The three will share their moving stories and speak about breast health and cancer prevention.  No RSVP is required for this program, which the public is invited to attend.  Call (585) 396-6111 for more information. ajohnston Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:299 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/288/Stress-Reduction-Program-Begins-Oct-2.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=288 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=288&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/288/Stress-Reduction-Program-Begins-Oct-2.aspx CANANDAIGUA – “Healing Pathways,” a Thompson Health program for those with ongoing illnesses or other sources of chronic stress, will be held on Tuesdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 27, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Ferris Hills at West Lake, Canandaigua. The sessions, presented by Rev. Richard McCaughey and Jennifer Klein -- a physical therapist and spiritual caregiver -- focus on wholeness of mind, body and spirit through the reshaping of thoughts, emotions and stress responses. The cost of the series is $50 and it is payable by cash, check or credit card.  Call (585) 396-6111 to register. For more information, call Rev. McCaughey at (585) 396-5867 or Jennifer Klein at (585) 394-3302. Ferris Hills is best accessed from the 3300 block of West Lake Road (County Road 16) in Canandaigua, via Peg Rayburn Drive. For directions, visit www.FerrisHills.com or call (585) 393-0410.    ajohnston Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:288 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/301/Thompson-Guild-Partnership-Promotes-Child-Safety.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=301 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=301&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/301/Thompson-Guild-Partnership-Promotes-Child-Safety.aspx CANANDAIGUA – In partnership with the Ontario County Safety Council and the American Red Cross, the Thompson Guild recently launched a new child safety program called ICE (In Case of Emergency).  At child safety seat checks throughout the county, Ontario County sheriff’s deputies and other certified car seat technicians are handing out sticker sets that were provided by the Guild. These stickers give peace of mind to parents who want to ensure that their children receive the best possible care in an emergency. The sticker sets are also being distributed to new parents through The Birthing Center at Thompson Hospital. One sticker, attached to the car seat, contains all of the child’s pertinent health information and can be used by first responders and hospital personnel when the driver of the car has been in an accident and is unable to communicate. The second sticker in the set is a bright yellow sticker that is affixed to the outside of the car window nearest the car seat to alert emergency responders that the information is available. For a list of upcoming child safety seat checks, visit www.co.ontario.ny.us and click on the link to the left of the screen for the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office page. To schedule an appointment for a seat inspection, call the sheriff’s Civil Office at (585) 396-4666.  ICE materials may be obtained by contacting the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office at the above number or the Canandaigua Police Department at (585) 396-5035.   ajohnston Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:56:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:301 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/300/Flu-Shot-Clinics-Begin-Oct-1.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=300 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=300&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/300/Flu-Shot-Clinics-Begin-Oct-1.aspx FARMINGTON, NY- Thompson Health’s Urgent Care Center in Farmington will be holding flu shot clinics for seasonal flu as follows: ·         Monday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m., Fishers Fire Department, 380 High St., Victor ·         Friday, Oct. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m., Canandaigua Fire Department, 335 South Main St., Canandaigua ·         Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 3 to 7 p.m., Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8, Farmington The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people get vaccinated against influenza as soon as 2012-2013 flu season vaccine becomes available in their community. Influenza seasons are unpredictable, and can begin as early as October. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu. The 2012-2013 vaccine provides protection against three different flu viruses plus H3N2 virus, Influenza B virus and H1N1 virus. Please note that flu shots will only be administered at these clinics to those 9 years of age and older. As a courtesy, Thompson will bill Medicare, MVP products, BlueCross BlueShield products and commercial insurances.  Patients must present an insurance card at the time of the visit.  The cost of the shot for self-pay individuals is $20 and cash, check, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. For more information, please call Thompson Health Urgent Care at (585) 924-1510. ajohnston Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:300 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/302/Thompson-Seeking-Spiritual-Care-Volunteers.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=302 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=302&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/302/Thompson-Seeking-Spiritual-Care-Volunteers.aspx CANANDAIGUA – As he recruits chaplain’s volunteers to provide spiritual care within Thompson Health, Director of Spiritual Care Mark Henson will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon in the chapel just off the main lobby of Thompson Hospital at 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua. At Thompson, spirituality is defined in the broadest and most universal terms possible: that which gives meaning or purpose and belonging or connection to each person. In this light, the health system’s Spiritual Care program seeks to support each of our patients, residents, clients and their loved ones in a way that is meaningful and helpful to him or her. Chaplain’s volunteers at Thompson receive training in a four-year cycle of subjects. By the end of their training, they are able to: ·         Compassionately communicate  and empathize with associates, patients, residents and their families ·         Pray in a meaningful way with associates, patients, residents and their families ·         Give appropriate spiritual and emotional support in medical crises ·         Have a basic understanding of the nature of dementia, Alzheimer’s, congestive heart failure and cancer ·         Understand the effects of stress in people’s lives in the midst of medical crises ·         Give spiritual and emotional support to the dying and to families before and after death If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a chaplain’s volunteer, contact Henson at (585) 396-6486. ajohnston Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:302 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/298/Girls-Are-Special-Class-Takes-Place-Sept-22.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=215&ModuleID=596&ArticleID=298 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=298&PortalID=0&TabID=215 http://www.thompsonhealth.com/AboutbrThompsonHealth/AboutThompsonHealth/NewsRoom/PressReleases/tabid/215/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/298/Girls-Are-Special-Class-Takes-Place-Sept-22.aspx CANANDAIGUA – Thompson Health invites mothers and their daughters — ages 9 to 11 — to a fun and educational class called “Girls Are Special” on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua.            “Girls Are Special” offers mothers and daughters a chance to learn together about the changes that take place during adolescence through activities and discussion. Thompson professionals will be on hand to present on a variety of topics, including fitness, nutrition, stress, safety, relationships and positive body image. Karen Yax, NP, of Honeoye Family Practice, will share information on physical and emotional changes. There will also be prize drawings and giveaways. Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost — which includes lunch — is $35 for one mother and daughter and $5 for each additional daughter. There is a $5 discount for members of Thompson Health’s Spirit of Women program, which co-sponsors Girls Are Special along with Thompson’s Wellness Department. For more information and to register, please call the Wellness Department at (585) 396-6111. ajohnston Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:298