CANANDAIGUA – The Thompson Health Guild will hold its annual “Tree of Lights” tree-lighting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. by the front entrance of F.F. Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.

All are invited to attend this free holiday event. Refreshments will be served immediately following the tree-lighting ceremony, and Santa is expected to make an appearance.

Thompson’s Tree of Lights tradition allows community members to dedicate a light...

CANANDAIGUA – In partnership with St. Benedict’s Parish Health Ministry, UR Medicine’s Thompson Health will host its 9th annual World Diabetes Day community forum on Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.
Registration is at 4 p.m. and the event, called “Two Feet, 10 Toes…Keep Your Balance,” runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. Kyle Perillo, a podiatrist, will speak about diabetes foot care and Thompson’s Linda Rowsick,...

CANANDAIGUA – As an extension of its partnership with UR Medicine’s Highland Hospital - the region’s leading provider of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is offering a unique seminar for people who have had bariatric surgery, as well as those who are considering the surgery.
“Change Your Body – Change Your Lifestyle” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350...

CANANDAIGUA – Constellation Brands and the Sands family will provide a matching gift of up to $375,000 for the new Breast Imaging Center planned by UR Medicine’s Thompson Health.

The matching gift was announced by the F.F. Thompson Foundation, Inc., which is working to raise funds for the 7,000-square-foot center scheduled to open in 2015.

“For many years, both Constellation Brands and the Sands family have shown incredible generosity to Thompson...

CANANDAIGUA – In partnership with Foodlink, UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is hosting a Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Similar to a market on wheels, the pantry will offer perishable foods, free of charge, to those in need. These items will include breads, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products.
“We’re excited to be able to provide this opportunity to our community, as part of our continued efforts to offer healthy options to all,”...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is offering a new support group for people who are either considering or preparing for bariatric surgery, as well as for those who have had bariatric surgery.
Called MONARC (Morbidly Obese Never Again Resource Center), the support group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Constellation Center for Health and Healing at Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.
MONARC will be facilitated by Linda...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health is joining more than 60 other Spirit of Women hospitals across the country to host a fun, stylish and information-filled women’s health event on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ferris Hills at West Lake, 1 Ferris Hills in Canandaigua.

Designed to move women towards better health and vibrant living by providing education in a fun and fanciful fashion, Girls’ Night Out will feature the latest information on women’s...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Highland Hospital, the region’s leading provider of bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, will hold a bariatric surgery informational seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, at UR Medicine’s Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St. in Canandaigua.
William E. O’Malley, M.D., Director of UR Medicine’s Bariatric Surgery Center at Highland Hospital, will host the seminar, providing an overview of the different types of weight-loss surgery available to patients. A...

CANANDAIGUA - Roseland Bowl and members of the Canandaigua USBC Bowling Association recently presented approximately $17,500 to UR Medicine’s Thompson Health for its Breast Health Patient Navigation Program, which provides support and coordination assistance for a wide variety of services for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

The money was raised at the 6th Annual Bowl for the Cure held on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 of this year. Since its inception, the event has raised more...

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine’s Thompson Health announces a call for applications for the 2014 fall cycle of Mary Clark Thompson Health Grants. All local not-for-profit organizations whose programs enhance community health and wellness are encouraged to apply for funding through this opportunity offered by the F.F. Thompson Foundation.

The Mary Clark Thompson Health Grant program issues grants in the spring and fall, enabling the Foundation to invest directly in projects...