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  • Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 22

    Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President for Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, will be joined by Dr. Linda Alpert-Gillis and Jerard Johnson from the Pediatric Behavioral Health & Wellness Department to discuss the region's first mental health clinic for youth: the Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center. They will cover examples of acute distress, the support caregivers provide, and what families can expect during a visit. Additionally, they will share insights from community families who contributed to the center's creation.


    For life-threatening situations and/or medical emergencies, call 911.


    Location

    Mental Health & Wellness (Ground Floor)

    University of Rochester Medical Center

    300 Crittenden Blvd.

    Rochester, NY 14642

    Fax: (585) 275-4300


    Hours

    12 p.m.–7 p.m., 7 days/week

    Closed on some holidays

    Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center - Golisano Children's Hospital - Rochester NY - University of Rochester Medical Center



    32 min
  • Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 21

    Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President for Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Alissa Huston, a breast oncologist with UR Medicine, and Dr. Leah Rossett, Head of Breast Imaging, for an important discussion on breast cancer. In this conversation, they will clarify the various screening options available, helping to demystify the processes and technologies used in early detection. They will also address the significant impact of triple-negative breast cancer, particularly its disproportionate effects on the Black community. Additionally, they will explore the importance of clinical trials. The information aims to empower the community with knowledge and encourage proactive health measures in the fight against breast cancer.


    Support: 585-486-0600

    Imaging 585-487-3300

    Mamovan.urmc.edu

    29 min

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Welcome to WDKX, where we keep your finger on the pulse of Rochester. Here you'll find a variety of podcasts from show extensions to community interviews and more!