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Were you thinking about your next career move—or ready to grow in your role?

On this week’s Check Your Health, Human Resources leaders from the University of Rochester joined us to share current job openings, career development opportunities, and inspiring staff success stories.

You also heard from an employee who advanced from the frontlines of healthcare into a leadership role.

Why Read.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., but early detection can make all the difference. On this week’s Check Your Health, host Dr. Nelms sits down with Dr. Danielle Marino from UR Medicine to talk about colorectal cancer prevention, risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of screening. Their conversation highlights how simple screenings can help detect cancer early and even prevent it.

UR Medicine GI & Hepatology585-275-4711

Wilmot Cancer Institute Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction Program - Pluta Cancer Center585-486-0600

Cancer Services Program585-224-3070

On the Mental Health Matters segment, Doctor Killings addressed a troubling recent post discussing how some Black women feel that their mothers harbor hatred toward them.

The Importance of Fathers and Father Figures

Things Black People Can’t Live Without”

Join host Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot for Episode 52 of the Love & Light Podcast.

In this full episode, they dive into a vibrant and heartfelt conversation about the essentials — the traditions, values, experiences, and cultural staples that shape and sustain the Black community. From humor and heritage to resilience and relationships, this episode celebrates the spirit, strength, and soul that define what we truly can’t live without.

Tune in for laughter, insight, and powerful reflections you won’t want to miss.

The importance of celebrating Black History Month.

On Check Your Health, alongside the University of Rochester and Dr. Nelms, we welcome Thomas Curran from UR Medicine Cardiac Care to unpack what chest pain really means. From simple indigestion to a potential heart attack—and everything in between—Dr. Curran explains how to recognize the warning signs, when to head to the emergency room, and the everyday steps you can take to protect your heart.

What are your thoughts.

Dr. Shaun Nelms talks with Dr. Rebecca Schallek from UR Medicine's Women's Heart Program about heart health during pregnancy, preeclampsia, warning signs, and protecting your heart for the long term.