Health

3D printing technology has been working its way into a multitude of sectors - from manufacturing, to printable electronic circuits.

Recently the platform has received a lot of attention for delving into yet another field, with the technology now also being applied in medicine. In a recent procedure, a man had 75 percent of his skull replaced by a 3D printed implant.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and local doctors are reminding residents of the importance of getting screened. According to the CDC, more than 90% of cases occur in people who are 50 years old or older. 

The University of Rochester Medical Center is helping to lead a community effort to end the use of the "R" word. According to health care professionals, the terms "retard" and "retarded" are still commonly used to refer to persons with intellectual disabilities despite its offensiveness. To address this concern, URMC is encouraging residents to take a stand and sign a pledge.

To learn more about "Spread the Word to End the Word" click here. 

City and school officials are joining forces to encourage more families to participate in Rochester's Summer Meals Program.

More than 21,000 students qualify for the free service that provides balanced meals to youth living in low-income households, but only about 5,000 students participated in the program last year. A recent report by the Center for Governmental Research determined not only is the program widely underutilized, most families that qualify are completely unaware the program even exists.