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June 22, 2021

Study: parents of children with complex medical conditions are more likely to struggle with mental health

According to a study by researchers at the Medical Center, parents of children with the most complex medical conditions are more likely to report poor or fair mental health and struggle to find community help. Learn more about the study and its findings.

In today’s issue:

  • Take in a recording of a virtual panel of local speakers focusing on suicide prevention in Black and Hispanic communities
  • Today’s “Lunch and Listen” concert for Medical Center staff and clinical workers features favorite movie melodies
  • The 2021–22 Ball Dissertation Fellows have been announced
TODAY’S UPDATES

2021–22 Ball Dissertation Fellows

The Ball Fellowship is awarded from a memorial fund established by the family and friends of Raymond N. Ball, a Rochester alumnus who served the University as treasurer, vice president, trustee, and chairman of the board. This fellowship is a highly competitive award in recognition of a person’s outstanding potential as a scholar in the humanities, economics, or business administration fields. The fellows for 2021–22 are Stephen Johnson, a PhD candidate in musicology, and Stephanie Venturino, a PhD candidate in music theory.

FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

‘Lunch and Listen’ program for Medical Center staff and clinical workers goes to the movies

The next “Lunch and Listen” concert from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine and the Office of Patient Experience takes place today, Tuesday, June 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Medical Center staff and clinical workers can join via Zoom and call in to make requests. After the success of the May 4 Star Wars–themed concert, pianist Daniel Kuehler ’20E (DMA) returns with a program full of favorite movie melodies.

TIAA individual consultations

Do you need help selecting the right investment options? Want to make sure your money is working for you? Set up a free individual consultation to ensure you are on the right track to financial well-being. Visit the TIAA website or call (800) 410-6497 to schedule a virtual consultation.

Dependent tuition waiver

Do you have a dependent child who is eligible for tuition benefits at the University? Apply online by logging into HRMS using your Net ID and following the path Self Service >Benefits >Tuition >Apply–Dependent Tuition Waiver.


FOR THE COMMUNITY

Panel on suicide prevention in Black, Hispanic communities

On May 1, the Department of Psychiatry’s Clergy Mental Health Collaborative held a virtual panel of local speakers focusing on suicide prevention in the Black, Hispanic, and wider community. If you missed the event, you can find the recording here.


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