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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."

RRH exec announces departure. Rochester Regional Health will launch a search for a new president and chief operating officer after one of its top executives announced plans to leave the organization for a chief executive role at an Ohio health system. Jennifer Eslinger, who has served as president and chief operating officer of RRH for the past four years, has been named president and CEO of Summa Health in Akron, Ohio. She will assume the role on Sept. 21 following a national executive search. Her departure marks a significant leadership transition for the local health system, which has annual revenue of roughly $4.2 billion and is one of the region's largest employers. The health system said in a statement, "We are grateful for Jennifer Eslinger's leadership and the many contributions she has made to Rochester Regional Health. Our immediate focus is on ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining continuity for our team members, patients and the communities we serve." Before joining RRH, Eslinger held senior leadership positions with Henry Ford Health, Mobile Infirmary Health System, HCA Healthcare and Tenet Healthcare. In announcing her appointment, Summa Health officials highlighted Eslinger's track record of operational leadership and innovation. "Jennifer is an accomplished healthcare leader with deep experience driving operational and clinical excellence, embracing innovation and creating a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement," Kate Walsh, chair of Summa Health's board of directors, said in a statement. "She has both the judgment and values to build on Summa Health's strong foundation while accelerating our impact in the communities we serve and helping shape the future of healthcare." Summa Health, which employs more than 8,500 people, was acquired last year by General Catalyst's Health Assurance Transformation Company in a $515 million deal which transitioned the non-profit system to a for-profit entity. The transaction marked the first time a venture capital firm has wholly owned a major hospital system.

SUNY Geneseo welcomes Brett Walsh as new CCMO. July 22, 2026 Brett Walsh (Image provided) Brett Walsh has been appointed as SUNY Geneseo's chief communications and marketing officer (CCMO), effective August 13. Walsh brings more than 17 years of progressive leadership experience in communications and marketing at the regional, state, and national levels. Most recently, Walsh served as the director of communications and public relations for Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY. As director, he led executive, change and crisis communications, public relations, and supported a brand re-launch for an expansive regional healthcare system during a time of dramatic change. Prior to leading Rochester Regional Health's communications team, Walsh served as an emergency management specialist and external affairs officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), acting as a spokesperson and executive communications advisor, leading press briefings, shaping leadership communications, and managing congressional and intergovernmental affairs during multiple federally declared disasters in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. This critical national service followed nearly 10 years of public service with Monroe County in the executive and legislative branches during which he directed communications, legislative strategy, policy development, and public messaging on wide-ranging community priorities and government operations. Throughout the search process, Walsh distinguished himself as a thoughtful and strategic communicator with a strong commitment to building relationships and engaging diverse audiences. During his campus visit, he connected meaningfully with campus constituents and shared a compelling vision for strengthening Geneseo's communication and marketing efforts in support of its institutional priorities. "I am confident Brett can help drive a reimagined communications strategy for New York's Public Honors College," says SUNY Geneseo President Melinda Treadwell. "Geneseo is an exceptional, distinctive institution, and our future depends upon sharp messaging and elevation of our visibility with new audiences. Brett's approach is disarming and authentic, and I believe our future is even brighter with his instinct and energy driving our marketing and communications strategy forward." "What drew me to Geneseo is its belief that excellence and opportunity belong together," Walsh says. "As New York's Public Honors College, Geneseo demonstrates that academic rigor and broad opportunity can go hand in hand. I'm honored to join this remarkable community and look forward to helping more people discover what makes Geneseo such a special place." Walsh holds a bachelor's in communication from Roberts Wesleyan University, a master's in strategic communications from Regent University, and is completing an MBA at Eastern University. Walsh is also an instructor with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Wendi Kinney Chief of Staff