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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
Email: [email protected]

  • Rome Health Nears Completion of new Main Entrance, ICU and Kaplan Center for Surgical Services

    Posted at: 4/29/2025 11:30 AM

    With the installation of the Kaplan Center for Surgical Services signage, Rome Health has reached a significant milestone in its capital project to modernize surgical services and intensive care. The newly placed signage serves as a symbol of how close the hospital is to opening Phase I of its state-of-the-art facility this summer. The milestone highlights the final stretch of Rome Health Foundation’s $16.5 million fundraising campaign, with just $1.2 million left to raise. Community support is critical now more than ever to close the funding gap as the hospital prepares to open the new main entrance, Intensive Care Unit, and Kaplan Center for Surgical Services.

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  • Rome Health to Enhance Campus Safety with Designated Entrances And New Weapons Detection System This Summer

    Posted at: 4/25/2025 2:00 PM

    As part of its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and team members, Rome Health will implement the Evolve Express weapons detection system this summer and designate specific entrances for access to the facility. This initiative comes at a time when healthcare organizations across the country are responding to a rise in workplace violence and security concerns within medical settings. Carrying weapons is not permitted on any Rome Health campus.

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  • Rome Health Expands Cardiac Services with Two Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Exams

    Posted at: 4/11/2025 10:30 AM

    Rome Health is excited to announce the expansion of its cardiac diagnostic services with the addition of two advanced imaging exams: CT Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring and Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging. These cutting-edge tests will enhance our ability to detect and diagnose heart disease at earlier stages, offering patients in our community improved access to cardiovascular care. CT Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring is a non-invasive imaging test that measures the amount of calcium buildup in the coronary arteries. This exam provides valuable insights into a patient’s risk for coronary artery disease, helping to guide preventative care and treatment strategies before symptoms develop. This exam is currently offered on a self-pay basis of $125, payable at time of services.

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  • Rome Health honors Certified Nurses for expertise in their specialty

    Posted at: 3/21/2025 12:00 PM

    Rome Health celebrated Certified Nurses Day on Wednesday, March 19 by honoring its board-certified nurses and sharing information with nurses on how the hospital can support them to become board certified. “National certification in their specialty is a testament to their commitment to excellence, lifelong learning, and the highest standards of patient care,” said Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President Clinical Services Ashley Edwards, MSN, RN, NE-BC, who is board certified nurse executive. “Their specialized knowledge and leadership contribute to improved outcomes, a stronger nursing profession, and a positive practice environment.”

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  • Turning Stone and Rome Health Will Partner to Open Áhsi' Aesthetics

    Posted at: 2/18/2025 12:00 PM

    Turning Stone Resort Casino and Rome Health announced today an innovative new partnership to create Áhsi' Aesthetics by Rome Health, a new medical aesthetics practice located at the resort. Áhsi' Aesthetics will welcome guests for a first look with an open house 4 to 8 p.m. March 4 and celebrate its grand opening on March 6. The new medspa will be fully operated by Rome Health and overseen by Medical Director Dr. Olivia M. Andrade. Dr. Andrade and a team of highly trained medical professionals will deliver treatments from a fully renovated space located inside Áhsi' Day Spa at Turning Stone.

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