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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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  • Adolescent vaping with overlay of text: Vaping me Crazy, Nov. 21st, 5:30 p.m. Strough Middle School, Rome. Steered Straight.

    Community Recovery Center sponsors vaping prevention education

    Posted at: 11/13/2023 3:08 AM

    Rome Health's Community Recovery Center is sponsoring a free community event on vaping prevention 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21st at Strough Middle School, 801 Laurel St. “Vaping Me Crazy” is presented by Michael DeLeon, who uses his former life of addiction and violence to help steer teens straight.  In the U.S., one in 10 middle and high school students use e-cigarettes. Parents are encouraged to attend to learn about the current drug trends and how drugs are being marketed to our youth.

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  • Rome Health's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

    Rome Health's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

    Posted at: 10/25/2023 4:50 AM

    On a very unseasonably warm Wednesday, the staff at Rome Health held its 2nd annual Trunk or Treat for the community. Kids & adults alike came out in droves dressed up for a few tricks and plenty of treats.

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  • Rome Health Joins Respect & Heal Initiative

    Rome Health Joins Respect & Heal Initiative

    Posted at: 10/19/2023 2:50 AM

    Rome Health has joined with six other local hospitals to work together as a unified platform to support healthcare staff. In recent years, there has been an increase in aggression towards healthcare staff in the form of verbal and at times even physical abuse. 

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  • Rome Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Moves to the Medical Center Nov. 6

    Rome Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Relocates  to hospital’s Medical Center Monday, November 6

    Posted at: 10/5/2023 2:50 AM

    Rome Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is moving to the Medical Center on the main campus of the hospital effective Monday, Nov. 6, to better serve its patients.  Patients are advised to use the Oak Street parking lot and enter the Medical Center through the Bartlett Entrance.  Offices are conveniently located immediately to the left as you enter the first set of double doors.  Take the stairs or the elevator to the 2nd floor to register.

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  • Rome Health Welcomes Rome Native to its Orthopedic Team

    Rome Health Welcomes Rome Native to its Orthopedic Team

    Posted at: 9/21/2023 2:00 PM

    Dr. Angelicola-Richardson specializes treating injuries and disorders affecting the hand and upper extremity, including the shoulder, elbow and wrist.  From recommending simple stretches and therapy to surgery, his goal is to relieve pain and restore functionality.  He treats conditions such as trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or a torn rotator cuff.

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