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Psychiatry Faculty Achievements

Saturday, February 1, 2025

We would like to highlight a few of the achievements and accomplishments of our faculty this month.   

We are excited to share that Margaret Puelle, MD has been named to a secondary appointment with the University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Dermatology. Congratulations, Dr. Puelle! 

Kevin Brazill, DO presented “Managing Psychosis in the Primary Care Setting: A Collaborative Approach among Physicians, Therapists and Pharmacists” at the New York State Academy of Family Physicians Winter Weekend Conference at Lake Placid in January.

Ann Marie White, EdD has been reelected to a Co-Chair role in the University of Rochester Faculty Senate's Research Policy Committee. In this role, she will lead an advisory board providing feedback to UR administration on policies related to research at the university. Dr. White will also be leading a workshop at the 82nd Annual Conference of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research in March. She will be discussing Empowering Partnerships: Designing Internships and Student Seminars in Community Engaged Public Health.

 

Donations Bring Holiday Wishes to Youth

Thursday, January 30, 2025

A huge thank you to several generous donors for supporting our Child and Adolescent Inpatient holiday drive! The following organizations and community members donated supplies and aid over the holidays that will support youth staying in our Child and Adolescent Inpatient 4-9000 unit.

  • Wegmans
  • First American
  • SUNY Brockport CSI NU Chapter (Department of Counselor Education)
  • URMC Surgical Pathology
  • Steven James Coffee Company
  • Community members Mariella & Alex Diaz, Morgan Jackson and Family

In addition, thank you to Marie Herman for a generous financial donation and a collection of toy ducks for patients!

Interested in donating items?
Child and Adolescent Inpatient program donation list
Contact Dr. Deanna Sams to donate

 

Self-Compassion and Your Mental Health

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Discover how embracing self-compassion can strengthen your mental health. The February blog from Behavioral Health Partners provides practical tips on how to be gentler with yourself. 

Read Behavioral Health Partners Blog: Self-Compassion and Your Mental Health

 

Could xenon gas have the potential to treat Alzheimer's?

Friday, January 17, 2025

Anton Porsteinsson, MD, director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD-CARE), spoke to Medical News Today (Jan. 17) about recent studies on xenon gas, which has long been used in general anesthesia and may have cardioprotective and neuroprotective effects. “We know a lot about xenon gas and its impact on humans from anesthesia in terms of safety and tolerability,” Porsteinsson said. “It is quite expensive and there would be a challenge understanding how to deliver it to a large patient group and avoid anesthetic events.”

Read Medical News Today: Mountain climbing and treating Alzheimer's: Could xenon gas have potential?

 

How to Overcome Gym Anxiety

Friday, January 10, 2025

Clinical and Sports Psychologist Craig W. Cypher, Psy.D., CMPC® from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Fitness Science program offers a clear set of strategies for overcoming gym anxiety and achieving your 2025 fitness goals.

Read UR Newsroom Article: How to Overcome Gym Anxiety

 

2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Friday, January 10, 2025

We are excited to announce our 2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration! Beginning January 21st, join us for celebrations to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bring your lunch and grab a seat for music performances by the group! 

Events: January 21: Storytelling Concert by the Black Storytelling League of Rochester, January 22: Martin Luther King Jr. DICE Rounds- “The Hard Work of Planning for Peace” with Rev. Wayne Lewis and January 23: MLK Choir led by Jasen Monroe 

Visit the DICE webpage to watch more videos from the celebration. 

 

 

Fundraising Efforts Support Psychiatry Patients and Families

Monday, January 6, 2025

food items

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Department of Psychiatry Food Drive! Below is only a small portion of all the donations received which will be distributed to food cupboards to support those getting services at our outpatient clinics and those recently discharged from inpatient programs.

In addition, thank you to everyone who contributed to our Pie Sale this Fall! Your generosity means everything to us and to the community we serve. Your support raised $807 which will go towards improving the physical space in our adult inpatient units. 

 

Celebrating our Med/Psych Teams

Friday, January 3, 2025

Med/Psych Week banner with illustrations of balloons

January 2nd through January 8th marks our first annual Med/Psych Week, a celebration of our various Med/Psych programs. Our Med/Psych programs, which include SUMMITS, IMIPS, and MIPS, provide specialized medical care for those who have co-occurring mental health challenges.

You may notice some of the Med/Psych teams wearing green in celebration on January 7th. We invite you to take some time to thank a team member that week for all they do!