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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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  • Rome Health earns Primary Stroke Center designation

    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

    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

    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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  • Rome Health has been designated as Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care

    Rome Health has been designated as Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care

    Rome Health in Rome, NY has been designated as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.  The Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program plays a key role in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s (BCBSA) National Health Equity Strategy aimed at reducing racial health disparities across the care spectrum and improving patient outcomes for all Americans. Based on data from the current designation cycle, facilities designated under the Maternity Care program demonstrate higher-quality care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center facilities, with overall average rates of 26% lower episiotomies, 60% fewer elective deliveries and 17% lower cesarean births—all of which point to healthier outcomes for patients.

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  • Daniel S. Kemp, PT, DPT, MHA, CLT, RHCF assistant administrator

    Top ranked nursing home names new assistant administrator

    Daniel S. Kemp, PT, DPT, MHA, CLT, has been named assistant administrator of the Residential Health Care Facility on Rome Health's third floor. The 80-bed Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and respite care. For the last six years, Kemp has been employed as a physical therapist at Rome Health, where he has evaluated and treated patients in the acute, sub-acute and senior behavioral health settings. He is looking forward to becoming a member of the RHCF’s leadership team to provide safe, efficient and outcome driven care to its residents and families.

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