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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ronald McDonald House reveals House to Home Mobile Medical Unit
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Ronald McDonald House publicly unveiled a first-of-its-kind mobile medical unit in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. The House to Home mobile unit is a resource that will provide 'enhanced telehealth' and supportive services to families with medically complex children. The unit was designed in partnership with Golisano's Children's Hospital's Complex Care Program. 'It will allow them to not have to go back in for their appointment.' Carolyn Birrittella, Vice President of Business Strategy and Philanthropy for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY said. 'We will also bring food, do a mental health and wellness check, make referrals for whatever else they need, and make sure they are connected for any resources that they need for the whole family.' Camp Good Days honors volunteers at annual Morning of Gratitude House to Home is described as 'transformational,' with the potential for the program to be of service on a national level. The ceremony took place at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center before the organization's 35th Anniversary Gala. Representatives said the evening represented the future goals and current impact of their services on individual's lives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Camp Good Days honors volunteers at annual Morning of Gratitude
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Camp Good Days held its annual 'Morning of Gratitude' at the Woodcliff Hotel in Fairport, Saturday. The event celebrates volunteers for their contribution to the organization's mission to support families and children impacted by cancer or sickle cell anemia. Camp Good Days is a non-for-profit organization that began in Rochester, New York in 1979. The organization is known for hosting summer camps and other year-round experiences and activities for children, adults, and families whose lives are impacted by such diagnoses. Fans line up for Record Store Day 2025 Through the work of volunteers, they have provided resources and programming to serve over 1,000 children each year in the Western New York and Upstate region. 'This is probably one of the most special things that we do each year because it's opportunity for us to say thank you to all those people who give so much of themselves to make all that we do possible,' Gary Mervis, the founder of Camp Good Days said. 'I tell people all the time, I'm just a pretty face they do all the work.' The Morning of Gratitude featured award presentations to recognize 'selfless' and 'dedicated' volunteers who have made a significant impact in the lives of the community they serve. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Students and community partners unite to raise mental health awareness
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On Saturday morning, students from the School of The Arts joined their families and health partners in leading discussions about mental health and substance abuse in the Rochester community. Leaders and the City of Rochester organized the event following the tragic death of a 15-year-old School of The Arts student which happened in March. Those who took part in Saturday's event said they hope to raise awareness of the struggles many high-school students face daily. The topics discussed in the forum included peer pressure, substance abuse, and healthy coping strategies. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans shared why this event is important to him. 'Who better knows what young people are going through than other young people?' Evans said. 'In order to really help people, we have to make sure to put resources in front of them. More importantly, we have to create the spaces for people to be able to connect and have conversations with these resources.' Some of the community partners who took part include The Center for Youth and Breathe Deep. Some students at School of The Arts said now that they know these resources are available, they hope folks in need are able to utilize them. 'I didn't know about these resources until three months ago,' School of The Arts student Marcus Freeman said. 'But now I know there's a lot of resources out there, so you're not alone.' Camp Good Days honors volunteers at annual Morning of Gratitude Other students shared why they chose to take part in Saturday's discussions, including DaJuan Jackson. 'I believe mental health is really important because it's the root of everything. The brain is where everything starts, and without a good brain or good mental, you can't have everyday interactions, conversations and just be yourself,' Jackson said. The City of Rochester plans to continue youth outreach efforts surrounding mental health later this year, with plans to host three mental health services events at Recreation Centers across the city. The events are scheduled to take place on August 6-8. Anyone who is facing an immediate mental health crisis can call or text the 24/7 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
