Unity Hospital - Features

To make a positive difference in the lives and health status of individuals in the city of Rochester and Western Monroe County. We will educate our community, our providers, and future health care professionals in order to offer the highest quality care to all members of our community, especially those who are underserved and most vulnerable. Core Values
Our Core Values guide the work of Unity Health System. All administrators, physicians, managers, staff members and volunteers strive to consistently demonstrate the Core Values by practicing behaviors during the work day which support the mission and spirit of Unity Health System.

Respect
To recognize and honor the worth of every person.

Quality Service
To demonstrate excellence in work performed for others.

Empowerment
To support and encourage others in furthering their own potential.

Compassion
To respond to every person with sensitivity and understanding.

Creativity
To be innovative in all that we commit ourselves to.

Unity Health System's educational mission is nowhere more obvious than in the Department of Medicine, which boasts a 41 resident Internal Medicine Residency Program. Our residents care for both acutely ill adults and complex Internal Medicine outpatients, while implementing the strategies that maintain health and prevent disease. In our residency program, we assure each trainee's competence in: Up-to-date patient care skills and medical knowledge; The latest techniques in patient/physician communication; The optimal utilization of health care resources - The critical appraisal of the core literature in Internal Medicine; The delivery of care that is professional and humanistic and recognizes the value of each person. The Hospital enjoys a close relationship with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. The General Medicine Unit faculty, and many of the key teaching faculty have University teaching appointments, holding ranks from instructor to full professor.

Cardiac rehabilitation; Diabetes education and exercise program; Childbirth and parenting education --prenatal, lactation, and sibling classes; nutrition and weight management. Comprehensive range of services for older adults and caregivers: health care coordination and placement services, caregiver support groups, retirement communities and enriched housing, in-home services and support, skilled nursing homes. Call 585-368-3000 or visit for more information.

Free parking is available for all patients and visitors.

American Hospital Association, Hospital Association of New York State, VHA, Inc.

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Unity Health System encourages employees to realize and achieve their goals by providing tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for enhanced education; Unity partners with several local nursing schools to provide clinical experiences and classroom sites for traditional and accelerated nursing programs; A Nursing Internship Program is offered during the summer months to help further prepare students for entry into a nursing career; All nurses hired into Unity with less than 2 years of experience are offered an additional 12 months of continuing education to build on their educational foundation and help with the transition from novice to expert; Additional clinical and career development classes including leadership, teambuilding, Fish!, communication, etc. are offered on an on-going basis.

Volunteers share unique skills, talents, and abilities to enhance the care provided at Unity Health System. We welcome volunteers of all ages. Contact: Volunteer Services department at 585-723-7100 or visit . Energize your life, volunteer!

Building on a 20-year history of charitable giving in Rochester and western Monroe County, St. Mary's Foundation and Park Ridge Foundation successfully united as Unity Health Foundation in August 2001. The tax-exempt, not-for-profit Unity Health Foundation develops financial support for Unity Health System's programs, services, and related community needs. Unity Health Foundation supports the ability of Unity Health System to fulfill its mission by actively encouraging charitable support and providing responsible management of its assets.

Unity Health System offers many community-based outreach programs for vulnerable and at-risk residents in the communities we serve. All of our services are provided in a cating and compassionate manner. These programs provide a variety of services to indivudals including primary health and dental care, referrals, education, nutrition counseling, prenatal services, job training, and housing. Specific programs include Action toward Employment Program, Children's Clothes Closet, Healthy Moms, Health Care for the Homeless, Healthy Start. For more information contact: 585-368-3000 or visit .

Free physician referral and health information service available to assist community residents in locating a doctor or health service/support, or accessing affordable health insurance. Staffed by RNs. Contact: 585-368-3000.

Accepts most major Health Plans.