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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.

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Rome Health Opens New ICU

Posted at: 6/18/2025 12:00 PM

Rome Health received final approval from the New York State Department of Health to open its new 9-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) this morning, Wednesday, June 18, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s continued transformation of community-based healthcare. All patients were successfully transitioned today from the hospital’s previous ICU—constructed in 1969—into the modern, purpose-built facility designed to support advanced critical care. “Replacing our aging ICU was the next capital investment needed to ensure local access to high-quality critical care services for patients and their families,” said Rome Health President and Chief Executive Officer AnneMarie Czyz, RN, EdD. “We are incredibly grateful to the City of Rome and the generous donors whose support brought this vision to life. Together, we are delivering the best care out there—right here.”

Main Entrance Reopens June 18

Posted at: 6/16/2025 12:00 PM

Rome Health is reopening its renovated Main Entrance on North James Street Wednesday, June 18th, a milestone in the hospital’s $45.7 million capital improvement project to modernize surgical and critical care services. Expanded patient and visitor parking will also open at the Main Entrance, making it easier for the public to get to where they need to go without unnecessary walking or confusion.

Rome Health Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Facilities, Announces Fundraising Goal Surpassed

Posted at: 5/29/2025 7:00 PM

On May 29, Rome Health celebrated a major milestone with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for its new Main Entrance, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the Kaplan Center for Surgical Services. The event marked the nearing completion of Phase I of the hospital’s $45.7 million capital project to modernize surgical and critical care services. During the ceremony, the Rome Health Foundation proudly announced it had officially surpassed its $16.5 million fund-raising goal, thanks to the remarkable generosity and partnership of individuals, corporations, government, and foundations who believed in the vision for the future of healthcare in Rome.

Surgeons from Oneida Surgical Group Now Performing Procedures at Rome Health

Posted at: 5/20/2025 10:00 AM

Rome Health is pleased to announce that three surgeons from Oneida Surgical Group—Dr. Pedro Del Pino, Dr. Alberto Del Pino, and Dr. Theresa Wendel Ruddy—are now performing surgeries at Rome Health. Their advanced training and commitment to excellence are enhancing the surgical services available to patients in the Mohawk Valley region.

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.