Finger Lakes Health will officially join UR Medicine on August 1. The affiliation will maintain and expand access to high-quality health services close to home in the communities of eastern Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne counties served by Finger Lakes Health. “We are quite proud to have Finger Lakes Health join our University of Rochester community,” says President Sarah Mangelsdorf. “I want to commend Dr. Taubman and Dr. Acevedo for working together with their leadership teams to ensure continued access to the kind of high-quality medical care traditionally found in urban centers like Rochester. Their shared commitment to the residents of the region will benefit patients now and well into the future.”
River Campus ID Office reopens in Susan B. Anthony Hall
The renovated River Campus ID Office has reopened in its original location in Susan B. Anthony Halls. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions or requests for ID cards should be directed to rcidcard@dps.rochester.edu. This office no longer handles adding dining money to ID cards. Questions or requests for dining money should be directed to mealplans@services.rochester.edu.
University web server to undergo disaster recovery testing
From 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, to 1 a.m. on Friday, July 14, the main University web server that hosts several sites, including www.rochester.edu and tech.rochester.edu, will undergo regular disaster recovery testing. During this window, some sites may be unavailable for up to 30 minutes. Email UnivITWebServices@ur.rochester.edu with questions.
Childcare grant for PhD students
The University is implementing a pilot childcare grant program for fulltime PhD students on University appointments who are parents of children, newborn through age 6. The objective of this program is to provide some financial assistance to Rochester PhD students with childcare expenses. Learn more about the program including eligibility requirements, how to apply, and frequently asked questions. The fall 2023 grant cycle opens August 15 with applications due September 18 at noon. Explore the application process timeline for more details.
Some are afraid that the time is not right to update the Uniform Determination of Death Act. Lainie Ross, Dean’s Professor and chair of the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics and director of the Paul M. Schyve, MD Center for Bioethics, says that when she heard the process was opening up, she felt uneasy. “It’s not that I think what we have is perfect,” she says, “but sometimes, perfect is the enemy of the good.”
The Office of Total Rewards hosts a retiree benefits webinar on Thursday, July 13, at 11 a.m. Learn about what it means to be eligible for retiree benefits, health and dental insurance, Medicare, enrollment periods, and other benefits offered to University retirees.
Auto insurance quote comparison tool available
Use the auto insurance comparison tool to get side-by-side auto insurance quotes at no cost from Liberty Mutual, Farmers GroupSelect, and Travelers online through YOUR Benefits Extras.
EAP blog post on social media and mental health
Are you concerned with the current state of social media and how it may affect the mental health of your adolescent child? In this week’s UR Medicine EAP blog post, find a list of recommendations from the American Psychological Association on social media use for teens. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and providing short-term counseling and referrals.
The next free “Commit to Quit!” group program, offered by the Center for Community Health & Prevention, kicks off at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 20. Learn strategies for cutting back or quitting vaping and smoking. Join others on a similar health journey in the six-session virtual series led by certified nicotine cessation counselors. Register today.
Sign up to organize a volunteer site for Global Days of Service
Global Days of Service is an annual, worldwide effort that encourages University alumni, families, students, and friends to make a difference through a variety of Yellowjacket volunteer-led service opportunities in their local communities and beyond throughout the month of September. Do you have an idea for an in-person or virtual service opportunity? Identify an organization in need, manage the details, and rally others to join you as a site leader. Sign up to organize a project by Friday, July 28.
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