Rochester Regional Health operates a regional, integrated health system delivering primary, specialty, hospital, rehabilitation, behavioral health, senior services and clinical trials across Western New York and nearby areas. Patients access care via a network of more than 500 locations, including 8 hospitals and 300+ practices, with teams coordinating prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing support across settings. Its breadth and unity enable seamless transitions within one system, differentiating it from smaller providers or single-hospital networks. Its goal is to help the community stay healthy and live fulfilling lives through accessible, comprehensive, patient-centered care at every life stage.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$600K
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
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Rochester Regional nurse leader receives Finger Lakes leadership award. Theresa Glessner, a Rochester Regional Health nursing executive who previously led nursing at hospitals in Newark and Clifton Springs, has received a 2026 Finger Lakes regional leadership award. The health system announced that the New York Organization for Nursing Leadership presented the award during its annual conference. The organization recognizes nurse leaders for mentorship, service and contributions to their hospitals and communities. Glessner spent eight years as chief nursing officer at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. She has worked for Rochester Regional Health for more than a decade and is now its senior vice president and chief nursing practice officer. Discover more Local Sports Coverage She was one of six regional leadership award recipients across New York in 2026, according to the health system. The announcement did not describe a change in her duties or a new program tied to the award. Michael Rulffes, president and chief operating officer of the Newark and Clifton Springs hospitals and United Memorial Medical Center, said Glessner has helped nurses develop professionally while staying attentive to the communities served by the hospitals. "I've seen firsthand how much she cares about our nurses and the pride she takes in helping them succeed," Rulffes said in the announcement. Rochester Regional Health operates hospitals and other health services across the Finger Lakes and western New York. Glessner's current systemwide nursing-practice role follows her leadership at the two local hospitals.
New physician joins emergency medicine team at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence Region has added Charles Kolkin, DO, to the emergency medicine team serving Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Syracuse · Community · Sep 23, 2026, 11:18 AM · Updated Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 AM Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence Region has added Charles Kolkin, DO, to the emergency medicine team serving patients at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam. Kolkin completed an emergency medicine residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before becoming a physician, he spent nearly a decade as a firefighter and paramedic in Maryland. This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
Rochester Regional Health has acquired Rochester Dermatologic Surgery in Victor, expanding the health system's general dermatology and Mohs surgery services in the Finger Lakes. The practice became Rochester Regional Health Dermatology & Mohs Surgery — Victor on Wednesday.
RRH acquires Victor dermatology practice, expands Mohs surgery services. * September 2, 2026 6:06 PM * Staff Report Rochester Regional Health has acquired Rochester Dermatologic Surgery in Victor, expanding the health system's general dermatology and Mohs surgery services in the Finger Lakes. Finger Lakes Travel The practice became Rochester Regional Health Dermatology & Mohs Surgery - Victor on Wednesday. It will continue operating at 7400 Pittsford Victor Road and will also offer cosmetic injectables. RRH said the acquisition brings an established team of dermatology specialists into the health system while adding resources and surgical capacity. The expansion is intended to help meet growing regional demand for dermatologic care closer to where patients live and work. Current providers Sherrif F. Ibrahim, a physician and Ph.D.; William Sipprell, a physician; and nurse practitioner Kelly Demchuk will remain at the Victor office. Physician Gian Vinelli will also provide care as RRH works to expand the practice's clinical resources and appointment access. Vinelli said joining the practice with a larger health system will build on the care already available in Victor and connect patients and providers with additional resources. He said the move strengthens RRH's ability to provide dermatology and Mohs surgery across the region. Ibrahim said patients will continue receiving care from the team they know while gaining the support of Rochester Regional Health. RRH described the acquisition as part of a broader effort to expand specialty care in Finger Lakes communities. The health system includes nine hospitals as well as primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses, urgent care facilities, senior services, behavioral health programs and laboratories. Its service area includes Western New York, the Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence County. Mohs surgery is among the specialized services that will remain available at the Victor site. RRH said the acquisition adds surgical capacity without requiring existing patients to move to a different location or provider team. FingerLakes1.com is the region's leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].
Virtual panel discussions. The new EP lab is aimed at expanding access to specialized treatment for patients with heart rhythm disorders. (Photo provided by RRH) RRH invests $2M to boost specialized cardiac care. Rochester Regional Health has opened a new Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at Rochester General Hospital, a roughly $2 million investment aimed at expanding access to specialized treatment for patients with heart rhythm disorders. The new lab at the Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute will increase capacity for highly specialized procedures, including cardiac ablations and cardiac device implants. The additional capacity is expected to help reduce wait times for consultations and procedures while allowing more patients to receive advanced cardiovascular care closer to home. Demand for electrophysiology services is rising nationally as the population ages and atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other heart rhythm disorders become more prevalent. At Rochester General, demand has also increased with the growth of Rochester Regional Health's AFib Center, which connects patients with specialized treatment options. "Investing in this new Electrophysiology Lab ensures our patients can receive the advanced cardiac care they need, close to home," said Richard "Chip" Davis, RRH CEO. "This investment strengthens our program and positions us to meet the growing need for specialized heart rhythm care in our community for years to come." Electrophysiology procedures can treat a range of heart rhythm disorders and may help reduce symptoms such as palpitations, fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath. For appropriate patients, treatment also can reduce emergency department visits and hospitalizations related to arrhythmias and lower the risk of long-term complications associated with untreated AFib and other rhythm disorders. The new lab is being paired with the addition of electrophysiology physicians to Rochester Regional Health's team. "Expanding our electrophysiology program means more patients can access potentially life-changing care close to home," said G. Randall Green, MD, president of Rochester General Hospital. "This new lab and expanded physician team will increase capacity, reduce wait times and ensure our community can continue to access innovative, highly specialized cardiac care close to home."