Rochester Regional Health - St. Lawrence Region

12/31/2025

We’re seeing record levels of flu activity across New York State, and our priority is keeping everyone safe while continuing to provide care. 🤒

That means temporary protective measures, updated visitation guidelines, and multiple care options to meet you where you are.

Thank you for helping us care for our community this flu season. 🩵

➡️ Get care now using the link in the comments below.

12/29/2025

Earning our Pathway to Excellence® designation is powered by nurses like Christie Valdez, RN, who bring dedication, heart, and leadership to their work every day. 🩵

For Valdez, this recognition is about being seen and heard as a nurse. As she shared, “Being Pathway to Excellence designated means our leadership listens to us. Our voices are heard.”

We’re thankful for nurses like Christie who help create a space where care teams feel supported and patients feel the difference across our St. Lawrence Region. 🌟🩺

12/25/2025

Holiday cheer in our hospitals? We’re Here for It. 🩵

Each year, our Patient Experience team puts together gifts for patients in our hospitals, and this year, handmade holiday cards from Clarkson University students helped spread even more joy.

For patients spending Christmas Day in our hospitals, a little kindness can mean everything. Thank you to everyone who helped bring comfort and care to our patients this holiday. 🌟

12/23/2025

Holiday cheer looks better when we do it together. 🎁🩵

Our Canton-Potsdam Hospital team was proud to support Potsdam Holiday Fund, Inc. through their Giving Gift Tag program, helping bring toys and smiles to local children across our communities.

We’re so grateful for our teammates who help make the season brighter. ✨

12/19/2025

Big milestone. Bigger impact. 🩵

Please help us congratulate the fifth graduating class of the Potsdam-based Isabella Graham Hart (IGH) School of Practical Nursing, who were recognized at a ceremony last month.

Congrats to:

🎓Isabel Hanisch
🎓Savannah Durant
🎓Marius Griffin
🎓Nicole Whitmarsh
🎓Sydni Boring

You showed up with resilience, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

We’re proud of you, and we’re cheering you on as you step into your roles as Licensed Practical Nurses.🙌

12/16/2025

Big thanks to the Clarkson University students from Global Medical Brigades and the Minorities Association of Pre-Medical Students for putting care into action. 🩵

They donated handmade obstetrics and pediatric comfort bags filled with items like stuffed animals, fidget toys, cozy socks, chapstick, and more.

These bags will be added to our Care Carts at Canton-Potsdam, Gouverneur, and Massena Hospitals to help brighten a patient’s day.

Special shoutout to our Patient Experience team for helping make it happen!

12/12/2025

Elf duty wearing you out? We're here for you. 🩺🥱

We're here to give your elf a perfectly good reason to stay put for a night or two, and give you a little room to breathe. Because keeping the magic going is important… but so is taking care of yourself during a busy season.

These simple setups using everyday items make it easy to rest while keeping your kids happy.

See all our scene ideas and printables at https://roc.health/slr-elf ❄️

12/05/2025

We’re excited to welcome Willow Mennone, PA-C, to our Massena OB/GYN team! 🌟

Willow is passionate about providing compassionate care to patients of all ages, focusing on preventative health, wellness, and reproductive care. 🩵


She chose to make the North Country her home because of the close community, commitment to rural healthcare, and family ties in the area. 🌿

➡️ Willow is accepting new patients! Call (315) 769-4638 to schedule an appointment.

12/05/2025

Spreading cheer one tree at a time! 🎄⭐

The Massena Hospital Auxiliary did a fantastic job decorating for the season and brightening the hospital for our patients, visitors, and team members.

Thank you to this group for making the hospital feel warm, festive, and full of joy this holiday season!

11/28/2025

Community kindness in action! 🩵

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jazzercise of Potsdam collected donations throughout October and presented a $350 check to our Center for Cancer Care.

We’re so grateful to Rae Mackey and her members for supporting care close to home and helping us continue our work for patients in the North Country. 🩺

11/28/2025

Hearing you have a lung nodule can bring up a lot of questions. 🫁

But most of them end up being benign – and knowing what they are and how healthcare providers check them can make things feel a lot less scary.

Learn what lung nodules are, why they show up, and how screening helps guide treatment.

A lung nodule is a small spot found inside the lung. While most are benign, some lung nodules can be cancerous. Rishi Kumar, MD, explains how to screen for them and how they are treated.

11/26/2025

✨🦃 Thanksgiving Hours 🦃✨

Our Canton-Potsdam Walk-In Urgent Cares will be closed on Thanksgiving, November 27.

If you need non-emergency care, our Virtual Urgent Care team will be available from 10am–2pm on 11/27. Our Emergency Departments in Potsdam, Gouverneur, and Massena remain open 24-hours a day for all emergency needs.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday! 🥧 🍂