Monroe County Medical Society

10/22/2026

Think cannabis helps you sleep better? Think again.

A Northwestern University study has found both lifetime and recent cannabis use were associated with poorer objectively measured sleep quality, even though participants generally did not perceive their sleep to be worse.

10/21/2026

Last Thursday was the MCMS 205th Anniversary Gala at the Locust Hill Country Club. We had a great turn out, including and . During the event, we also celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Edward Mott Moore Awards, Layperson Barb Glassman and Physician Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati It was a wonderful night! https://buff.ly/YEZ4B2l

10/21/2026

Bones, Liver, And Blood Fats All Shift Abruptly at Menopause, Huge Study Finds https://buff.ly/3sVcmUz

If puberty is like climbing a physiological cliff, then menopause may be like falling off one.

10/20/2026

Reaching Out to Older African Americans https://buff.ly/58uBPZE

Features Top Stories  September 28, 2026 Reaching Out to Older African Americans Posted By: admin A local nurse from HCR Home Care is teaming up with religious leaders to bring health support directly to older African Americans in the community By Mike Costanza   Deanna Dudley, a compliance nurse...

10/19/2026

Overlooked brown fat in our bodies linked to wide range of health benefits https://buff.ly/C59BtNz

Massive study of more than 100,000 people finds surprising connection between ‘good’ body fat and improved mental health.

10/17/2026

Stop Alcohol-Related Cancers

Features Top Stories  September 28, 2026 Stop Alcohol-Related Cancers Posted By: admin By Jennifer Faringer   The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that alcohol accounts for approximately 4% of newly diagnosed cancers worldwide. The most commonly associated cancers with...

10/16/2026

Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients https://buff.ly/BL6cYuz

Features Top Stories Women's Health  September 28, 2026 Chemo-Free Treatment Shows Promise for Some Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Posted By: admin A new approach to treating metastatic breast cancer may allow some patients to avoid chemotherapy, at least initially. In a small early-stage tria...

10/15/2026

Our 205th Anniversary Gala is TONIGHT! We would like to recognize our valued Bronze Level Sponsors: Kinecta Federal Credit Union Praxis Financial Group Underberg Kessler, LLP and URMC Accountable Health Partners We greatly appreciate their support!

10/14/2026

Our 205th Anniversary Gala is this Thursday and we would like to recognize our valued Silver Level Sponsors: MVP Healthcare and One Digital Both are friends and long time supporters of the Monroe County Medical Society and we greatly appreciate their support!

10/13/2026

Our 205th Anniversary Gala is only a few days away and we would like to thank our Gold Level Sponsors: MLMIC Insurance and Sellers Insurance We appreciate your support!