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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]

  • picture of gastroenterology specialists Aamer Mirza MD and Melissa Kobito FNP

    New GI practice at Medical Center

    Posted at: 2/5/2024 12:00 PM

    Rome Health will be establishing a gastroenterology practice at the Medical Center on the main campus of the hospital in early spring. The hospital has recruited two board certified gastroenterologists Aamer Mirza, M.D., and W. Asher Wolf, M.D. and an experienced G.I. nurse practitioner Melissa Kobito, FNP, to Rome.  Dr. Mirza and Kobito are expected to begin seeing patients in late March/early April.  Dr. Wolf is expected to join them in the summer.

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  • Breast Specialist James Cesare, MD and Tracy Jayne, RPA-C join Rome Health

    Posted at: 1/31/2024 8:00 AM

    James Cesare, MD, is relocating his breast care practice to the Rome Health Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, effective Monday, Feb. 5.  Dr. Cesare specializes in breast health and breast cancer management. Joining Dr. Cesare will be his team, including Tracy Jayne, RPA-C, Amelia Loucks, LPN, and Lisa Bunch, MA.

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  • Rome Health earns Primary Stroke Center designation

    Posted at: 1/22/2024 8:00 AM

    Rome Health has achieved designation by New York State as a primary stroke center and has been incorporated into the regional stroke emergency medical system of care. Following an onsite survey in December, the hospital achieved primary stroke certification through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). As a primary stroke center, the hospital is capable of treating acute ischemic stroke with IV thrombolytics and supportive care.  About 87% of strokes are ischemic strokes caused by a blockage that decreases blood flow to the brain.

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  • Patricia Flihan, FNP joins Rome Health - Camden Family Practice

    Patricia Flihan, FNP joins Rome Health - Camden Family Practice

    Posted at: 1/19/2024 3:00 PM

    Rome Health is excited to announce the hiring of Patricia Flihan, FNP-C at the Rome Health - Camden Family Care office. “I’m excited to be starting in Camden. I grew up here and the town is filled with my old teachers, classmates, and colleagues.” Flihan said. “The best part about being back in Camden is I am now able to give back to all people who helped me growing up.” Flihan graduated from Utica College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She then went on to SUNY POLY where she earned her Masters in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner concentration.

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  • Rome Health Community & Transformation.

    Rome Health Community & Transformation

    Posted at: 1/18/2024 11:00 AM

    As announced at their Nov. 29th Ceremonial Ground Breaking, Rome Health and the Rome Health Foundation have undertaken a historic fund-raising campaign for the new addition for surgical services and intensive care. The $45.7 million capital project is being funded through a partnership of more than $29 million in public funding and private philanthropy.   The Foundation has raised nearly $15 million from major donors towards its $16.5 million goal in private funding.  Now, the Rome Health Foundation is inviting the community to support “Community & Transformation. Here. Our Campaign for Surgical Services & Intensive Care” to help provide the community with the best care out there here.

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