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Welcome to the Rome Health News Center. The News Center was created by the Public Relations Department to provide the community with easy access to current news releases about Rome Health as well as archived news.

PR Staff
Public Relations staff members are available to assist the news media in answering questions about the hospital, locating an expert spokesperson, or obtaining more information about a news release or event.

Cassie Winter
Vice President Communications/Marketing
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  • Dr. Krislyn Flint Accepting  Appointments in Rome

    Krislyn Flint, MD, Accepting  Appointments in Rome

    Posted at: 5/19/2025 12:00 PM

    Krislyn Flint, MD, FACOG is accepting appointments at Rome Health Obstetrics & Gynecology, providing patients continued access to gynecological care while she prepares to transition to her permanent office later this year. This temporary arrangement ensures a seamless experience for her current patients and opens the door for new patients to benefit from her compassionate, expert care.  She will begin seeing patients Tuesday, June 17, at 1614 N. James St. A board certified gynecologist, Dr. Flint offers comprehensive gynecologic care for women of all ages, with a special focus on helping women navigate the transition from pre- to post-menopause. 

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    Rome Health earns 5-star nursing home quality rating Named Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehab

    Posted at: 5/16/2025 2:00 AM

    Rome Health’s Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) has earned the highest 5-star rating for quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the latest data released on April 30.  In addition, the RHCF has been recognized as a 2025 Best Nursing Home for Short-Term Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. “Our team is deeply committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that enhances the quality of life for every resident we serve,” said Theresa Anne Bulone, MHA, LNHA, RN, Administrator of the RHCF. “This 5-star rating and Best Nursing Home award reflect the dedication, professionalism, and heart our staff brings to their work every day. We are proud to be recognized for our ongoing efforts to exceed national standards.”

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  • CNO Ashley Edwards, Director of Quality Stacey MacDonald, and President | CEO AnneMarie Czyz represent Rome Health at a press conference announcing a $5 million grant to advance Rome Health's Magnet Journey and Strengthen Nursing Workforce.

    Rome Health Receives $5 million Grant to Advance Magnet® Journey and Strengthen Nursing Workforce

    Posted at: 5/15/2025 2:00 AM

    Rome Health has been awarded nearly $5 million over five years through the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation’s $51 million Nursing Initiative, a transformative investment in New York State’s nursing workforce. The grant supports Rome Health’s pursuit of Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence and provides critical funding to bolster recruitment, retention, and professional development. Rome Health is one of only 13 hospitals statewide selected through a competitive application process to receive support from the new Nursing Initiative, which aims to address workforce shortages, reduce burnout, and enhance patient care at hospitals serving high-need populations.

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  • Rome Health Launches Volunteer Ambassador Program to Support Patients and Visitors with Reopening of Main Entrance

    Posted at: 5/13/2025 3:30 PM

    As Rome Health prepares to reopen its Main Entrance on North James Street, the hospital is calling on community members to be a volunteer ambassador to help patients and visitors navigate the campus with ease and confidence. This program comes at a pivotal time as Rome Health opens the new ICU and Kaplan Center for Surgical Services and transitions to a more organized and service-specific layout, with designated entrances for specific care areas.

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  • Rome Health to Host Community Open House on May 29

    Posted at: 5/9/2025 3:30 PM

    Rome Health is excited to welcome the community for a special Open House Thursday, May 29, offering guided tours of the hospital’s newly completed Main Entrance, Intensive Care Unit, and Kaplan Center for Surgical Services. Tours will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting at the hospital’s new main entrance at 1500 N. James St., Rome. This event provides a first look at the transformative changes underway at Rome Health as the hospital prepares for the anticipated summer opening of the new facilities, pending final approval from the New York State Department of Health.  The new ICU and Main Entrance will open first, with the Surgical Center following a month later.

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