Rochester General Hospital

11/20/2025

The RGH Big Give brought big smiles! 😁

On November 15, thanks to our Nursing Professional Practice Council and donations from RGH employees, the LeChase Lobby turned into a holiday wonderland for Rochester City School District families.

Nearly $9,000 in toys and gifts filled the room, and 57 kids went home with bags packed for the season, with more gift bags on the way for families who could not attend.

Parents said they were amazed by the amount and quality of the gifts and felt a huge weight lifted off their shoulders. 🥰

A special thank you goes out especially to the RGH NPPC, event champions Bethany Hudnell and Megan Malloy, and to hospital leaders for wrapping, welcoming families, and spreading joy.

To every RGH team member who donated, shopped, wrapped, or helped in any way, thank you. You brought so much light to our neighbors this season. 🩵

11/04/2025

In 2009, Sarah Ragusa decided she was ready for a change.

As a single mother to her 4-year-old daughter and with 7 years of experience as a bank teller, she took the leap into a new career as an entry-level Access Associate with RRH. Despite her initial feelings of insecurity of not having an advanced degree or a formal background in healthcare, Sarah quickly demonstrated her potential, and thrived in her role.

“I was recognized for the value of my skills, dedication, and perseverance,” Sarah says, “qualities that can speak louder than a degree.”

Within a year, Sarah was promoted to Administrative Assistant, and now, she shines in her current role as Program Coordinator for the RRH Breast Center of Excellence, where she keeps compassionate breast care moving for patients and their families.

Sarah’s growth matters here. Her work does too. 🩵

🤝 Join a team where support and opportunity go hand in hand. Explore open roles: https://rochesterregional.org/careers

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!! 🥰🎃

Trick or treat, tiny feet! 👣🎃

Happy (1st!!) Halloween to this sweet little pumpkin, and best wishes for a safe and happy Halloween night to all.

10/29/2025

UPDATED 10/29, 6:00pm:

The Portland Ave parking garage at Rochester General Hospital is closed for the remainder of the day and will reopen tomorrow morning (10/30). Cars currently parked in the garage can exit.

The garage has had a full structural assessment and engineers have verified its integrity is intact. Out of an abundance of caution, some sections will remain temporarily closed as cleanup continues.

Team members and the public should continue to park in the Carter Street Garage until tomorrow morning.

The hospital including the Emergency Department, remains fully open and operational. Patient care is not impacted.

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Re: Portland Avenue Parking Garage fire at Rochester General Hospital, 10/29

Earlier today, a fire was reported in the Portland Avenue Parking Garage at Rochester General Hospital. Thanks to a quick response from our team members, the Rochester Fire Department, the Rochester Police Department, and other community first responders, the fire has been contained and there is no immediate risk to others at this time.

The main hospital is safe and patient care has not been affected. All services, including the Emergency Department and planned procedures, are running as usual.

Parking and Access Information:

• The Portland Avenue Garage is closed until further notice.
• All patients, visitors, and team members should park in the Carter Street Garage.
• For vehicles in areas not affected by the fire, our team is working to safely es**rt people back to their cars.

The safety of our patients, visitors, and team members is our top priority. We will continue to share any necessary updates as we have them here on the Rochester General Hospital page, on X, and Threads ().

08/13/2025

🎓👏 Congratulations to the 40 EXCEL Nursing Internship graduates who trained right here at Rochester General Hospital this summer!

Over the past 10 weeks, you brought your classroom learning to life alongside our amazing nurses, caring for patients, learning new skills, and connecting with teammates who share your passion for healthcare.

We’re so proud of you — and can’t wait to see where your nursing journey takes you (hopefully back to RGH!). 🩵

08/07/2025

Good food + great team = Best picnic ever 🙌

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the RGH team picnic this week to share a bite, catch up with coworkers, and enjoy a well-deserved break!

Huge thanks as well to the team members who helped make it all happen behind the scenes—and to our leaders who rolled up their sleeves to serve meals with a smile. 🩵

07/30/2025

🏆 We’re proud to share that Rochester General Hospital has once again been named one of the Best Regional Hospitals in our area—and one of the top 15 hospitals in New York State—by U.S. News and World Report in their 2025 rankings!

On top of that—RGH was also recognized as high-performing in 21 areas of care (‼️), including Urology, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion), Aortic Valve Surgery, Gynecologic Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Hip & Knee Replacement, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostate Cancer Surgery, Stroke, TAVR, Heart Arrhythmia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

👏 To every team member, volunteer, and supporter of RGH: thank you for your unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care. You make these honors possible—and our whole community healthier. 🩵

07/28/2025

Big news from RGH! 🎉

Our Rochester General Hospital nurses have officially earned their fifth Magnet® Re-Designation—a recognition awarded to fewer than 90 hospitals across the country!

This moment was years in the making, and it reflects the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of our nurses—along with the support of teams throughout the hospital who helped make it happen.

To every team member who played a role in this achievement: Thank you, and congratulations!

06/20/2025

🫄FREE Childbirth Education Classes Now Available through RGH!

Whether you're welcoming your first baby or expanding your family, our in-person and virtual childbirth classes are here to support you every step of the way.

Led by doula and perinatal educator Kerry Snyder-Torres, RN, these classes are open to both RGH patients and all community members — no insurance or RGH affiliation required.

Class options include:

☑️ Third Trimester Prenatal Series (4-week, in-person or virtual)

☑️ Second Trimester Prenatal Class (1 class, 2.5 hours, in-person)

☑️ Supporting Labor (1 class, 3 hours, in-person)

☑️ Induction Information (1 class, 1.5 hours, virtual)

Space is limited and registration is required. See class options and register today at roc.health/rghclasses

Our labor and delivery teams offer online courses to help you learn all the information you need before you deliver your baby.

05/09/2025

Today, we celebrated the incredible dedication and compassion of our RGH nurses at the 2024 Patient Care Service Awards! 🌟

Dozens of nurses, their families, hospital leaders, and team members came together to honor those who go above and beyond for our patients every single day - as LPNs, RNs, social workers, educators, and support staff.

👏 Please join us in congratulating our 2024 award winners:

Rayna McNeil
Rosalie Yanowiak
Deborah Jones
Ivory Lanos
Paula Ebert
Walden Baker
Leah Enders
Katherine Smith
Dawnyiel Gonzales
Rebecca Theodorou
Toby Wetzel
Jacquelynn King
Megan Malloy
Bethany Hudnell

We were also proud to celebrate all who advanced on the Clinical Ladder last year, along with our 2024 Daisy Award recipients 🌼 - your commitment to excellence in patient care inspires us all.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible, and to our entire team for your tireless work, compassion, and dedication, today and every day. 🩵

05/08/2025

Happy Nurses Week! 🩺👟

This week, we celebrate the power of nursing, and the compassion, skill, and strength that our nurses bring to every patient, every day. 🩵

To all the incredible nurses across our hospital, outpatient offices, long term care, home care and beyond, thank you for your dedication and care. We’re so grateful for all you do. 🌟

Is there an RRH nurse who’s made a difference in your life? Leave a personal note of thanks - or read the heartfelt messages from others - on our Nurses Week Kudoboard at https://roc.health/nurses!

03/28/2025

A huge THANK YOU to the Rochester Americans for stopping by our 4100 and 4200 units at Rochester General Hospital with free lunches as part of the lead-up to their Hometown Heroes Night on March 28! 🙌

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like the Amerks for going out of their way to recognize and support our community’s first responders and frontline workers - including doctors, nurses, EMTs, police officers, firefighters, military members, and veterans.

Your kindness and appreciation mean the world to our teams. Best wishes for a BIG WIN on Friday!! 🫎 🚨