AMC Connects "Let's Celebrate"
AMC Connects
In this episode, AnneMarie shares important updates for our Rome Health team and community: Launch of the new Appointment Cancellation & No-Show Policy (effective May 1, 2026) Progress on workplace safety: 65% reduction in violence-related injuries since 2021, weapons detection results, and more First-ever AMC Connects Special Edition – Earth Day campus cleanup with staff interviews Then we have a double header during the guest segment. We have Ashley Edwards back with us to discuss the upcoming Nurses' Week that is about to take place and we have an all new guest, Sarah Nobis, who is...
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AMC Connects "It's New, but still Home"
AMC Connects
🎙️ AMC Connects Episode 18 is here! In this episode, AnneMarie Czyz and the team bring you the latest updates from Rome Health: Good news on flu season: New York State declares influenza is no longer prevalent for 2025-2026 — masking requirements lifted for unvaccinated healthcare personnel (while infection prevention remains key). Youth Mental Health Crisis Roundtable: Discussion on the sharp rise in behavioral health visits for children and teens in Oneida County, system barriers, and policy recommendations from the recent Albany meeting. Financial Update: Addressing Medicaid cuts...
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AMC Connects "Communication is Key"
AMC Connects
On this episode of AMC Connects, AnneMarie has a conversation with Rome Health's Vice President of Communication and Grants Administration Cassie Winter. They start the conversation discussing the recent employee forum that took place and responded to some of the questions that were brought up throughout the forum. Next they go on to talk about Cassie's 28 year career at Rome health and how Rome Health was recognized by Newsweek as a Greatest Mid-sized Place to Work. Cassie goes on to share her many experiences throughout her tenure at Rome Health and the changes that have taken place...
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AMC Connects "Employee Forum 1st Quarter 2026"
AMC Connects
AMC holds Rome Health's first quarter of 2026 Employee Forum to give staff an update on how the hospital is progressing so far through 2026. From recognizing achievements obtained by different departments and earning through the hospital as a whole to discussing how Rome Health continues to grow and change at a good constant speed and how we as a whole are working on shirking to grow and how that idea is taking place and being implemented through the hospital. If you missed the live Zoom meeting then you can easily catch-up here. On this episode of AMC Connects.
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AMC Connects "Make Decisions Together"
AMC Connects
In this episode, we dive into Rome Health's latest strategic updates, financial performance, construction progress, and a special interview with Eileen Luley, Director of the Cardiopulmonary Department at Rome Health. Key Highlights: • February 2026 Month-End Financial Update: Strong performance with a $129K loss (well ahead of the $820K forecast) thanks to quality incentives and operational focus. • New Patient No-Show & Cancellation Policy starting May 1, 2026 – helping improve access and reduce wasted appointment slots. • Construction Milestone: Phase 2 of the $45.7M Surgical...
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AMC Connects "Family-like Culture"
AMC Connects
In this episode, host AnneMarie Czyz dives into Rome Health's vital role in the community and shares the latest insights from the 2026 HANYS report. Discover how healthcare drives New York's economy: supporting 1,500 jobs, generating $28 million in tax dollars, $80 million in payroll, and delivering care to hundreds of thousands of patients. We also celebrate March's Employees of the Month — Andrea Hamilton Larry and Mark Rundle — and spotlight outstanding care recipients! Then, AnneMarie sits down with Jodi Wallace, with 13 years at Rome Health. Jodi opens up about: Building a family-like...
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AMC Connects "Community Engagement"
AMC Connects
Join President & CEO AnneMarie Czyz (AMC) for another candid, community-focused episode of AMC Connects from Rome Health! This week: Urgent advocacy updates on physician visas and FEMA reimbursements, honest talk about primary care challenges and retention efforts, major safety wins (including our first-in-the-nation Safe Patient Handling Seal!), and an inspiring interview with Chief Quality Officer Scott Burns on our new HRSA-funded community engagement grant. Plus: A hilarious penguin suit callback, thanks to the team at the Rome Health Foundation for another amazing Gala, and shout-outs...
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AMC Connects "Chairman of the Board"
AMC Connects
In this episode of AMC Connects, AMC admits she’s a little nervous about this week’s guest. Dr. John Restivo joins the show to discuss his dual roles at Rome Health as both Chairman of the Imaging Department and Chairman of the Board. Dr. Restivo shares insight into what those responsibilities involve and the goals he has not only for AMC, but for Rome Health as a whole. He also reflects on his nearly 30-year tenure at Rome Health, highlighting how much the hospital—especially the Imaging Department—has grown during that time. The episode wraps up with a fun round of Rapid Fire and a...
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AMC Connects "Virtual Nursing: UPDATE"
AMC Connects
Welcome to Episode 10 of AMC Connects with AnneMarie Czyz, President & CEO of Rome Health! 🎙️ AMC celebrates some new studio upgrades, share exciting team milestones, and dive into key announcements making patient care easier and more accessible. There is a new interpreter services rollout using iPads for all languages (including ASL) – now available in multiple locations for faster, safer communication. Walk-in sick visits pilot for established patients – quick care for simple issues like sore throats or UTIs. The new EHR project is officially named "Care Sync" after...
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AMC Connects "What's in a Name?"
AMC Connects
In this episode, we celebrate the little (and big) wins at Rome Health. AnneMarie kicks things off with a heartfelt community shout-out: a grateful patient's note praising our outstanding outpatient surgery team, floor staff, imaging nurses, surgical staff, anesthesiologist, and physician for delivering exceptional care close to home. Next, we dive into an exciting update on our new Electronic Health Record (EHR) project, funded by an $18.9 million New York State grant. This major initiative will replace six separate systems with one integrated platform to improve care coordination,...
info_outlineWelcome to AMC Connects! This podcast is deisgned to be authentic conversations connecting Rome Health with one another and with the surround Rome community and beyond. Hosted by President/CEO AnneMarie Czyz, this podcast features interviews with staff, leaders, and experts— plus updates on new doctors, procedures, and innovations. Inspiration and insights from the heart of Central New York healthcare at Rome Health.
In the premiere episode of AMC Connects, host AnneMarie dives into the unprecedented surge in flu cases sweeping across New York State—with record-breaking numbers reported this season—and zooms in on the impact in Central New York. She highlights the proactive measures Rome Health is taking to curb the spread, while shining a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated frontline staff working tirelessly to care for those affected.
Then, AnneMarie welcomes her very first guest: Rome native and Executive Director of the Rome Health Foundation, Chester DiBari III (affectionately known as Chet). Join them as Chet shares his inspiring journey—from spending over a decade on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to returning home to lead the Foundation and make a meaningful difference in his community.
To wrap things up on a lighter note, AnneMarie hits Chet with a series of fun, fast-paced Rapid Fire questions that reveal a whole new side of him!
All this and more in the debut episode of AMC Connects—your connection to health, community, and inspiring stories from Rome Health!