AMC Connects

AMC Connects Episode 27: Six Months of Momentum & Celebrating Our Amazing Nurses! AnneMarie is back with a powerful update on Rome Health Network — and this one's packed with good news! From explosive community feedback and our growing Reflux Center and General Surgery services, to the incredible success of our "We Can See You Now" initiative — we're making specialty care faster and more accessibl...

It's halftime right now for Rome Health and the goals that we set for our selves at the start of the new year. AnneMarie has an update on where Rome Health stands right now as we are working to achieve the goals that were set. Then we move on to the exciting announcement of the upcoming Open House for Rome Health Convenient Care at Turning Stone Resort Casino located in the new Crescent Hotel. Nex...

🚨 Don't miss this powerhouse return! The most-watched guest in AMC Connects history is back for Round 2 — and she's bringing even more fire. Dr. Krislyn Flint returns to the studio for an honest, energizing, and eye-opening conversation you won't want to miss. From the hot-off-the-press  $472,000 MRI grant that's about to transform patient care, to the raw realities women face with menopause, wei...

🚨 BIG NEWS for Rome Health! 🎉 The sun is shining, summer vibes are in full swing, and AMC Connects Episode 24 just dropped with a MAJOR announcement you don't want to miss! AnneMarie Czyz is joined by Nancy Levett, Rome Health's Vice President/Chief Information Officer, for an exciting update on Care Sync — our transformative new Electronic Health Record journey. In this episode: - 🔥 We've sele...

It has finally happened, AMC Connects has finally achieved what seemed to be the most impossible. A great deal of you have been asking for a specific person to join AMC for a chat and it has finally happened. Dr. Samuel Molica joins AnneMarie on this episode of AMC Connects. No topic is off the table. Dr. Molica and AMC discuss how the Rome Health Surgical Services is doing. They discuss the new K...

AnneMarie is joined by the amazing Katie & Rachel from First Source for a real, practical, and empowering conversation about taking control of your money, especially during stressful times. From smart strategies to everyday tips, this episode is packed with insights to help you build financial confidence and peace of mind. We also kick things off with your community questions (shoutout to Tiffany...

In this powerful episode of AMC Connects, host AnneMarie Czyz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rome Health, welcomes special guest Danielle Russell, Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and the Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Rome Health. With extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health, Danielle shares valuable insights into the vital wo...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Kenny, Nurse Manager of Acute Services! Lauren shares her inspiring journey from traveling nurse to making Rome Health her permanent home. Discover what makes our team so special — the incredible teamwork, family-like culture, and commitment to delivering the best possible patient care every single day. Whether you're part of the Rome Health family...

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...

🎙️ 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 ris...

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 H...

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...

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...

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 — Andre...

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 Offic...

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 ne...

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 communi...

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 He...

Join host Ann Marie Czyz for Episode 7 of AMC Connects, Rome Health's insider series bringing you the latest hospital news, team stories, and community shout-outs! In this episode: Key facility update: Main entrance now closed overnight (10 PM – 4:30 AM) starting February 1st  IT resolution: Email access issues when working off-site have been fixed — huge shout-out to our IT crew! Spotlight interv...

❄️ We kick off with the brutal Central NY winter weather (will we ever get above 5 degrees? Drop your thoughts in the comments!) ♿️ New color-coded wheelchair system explained – making it easier for everyone to find and return the right chair (pink for maternity, blue for AM surge, and more!) 🚗 Parking & snow challenges – updates on recent improvements and ongoing efforts 🏆 Big congratulations...

AnneMarie Czyz is back in AMC Connects Ep 5 with a transparent January 2026 update for Rome Health! 🌞 From sunny getaway to reality: NY's proposed $260B budget offers $750M in hospital support & $190M rural health funds to help offset potential federal reductions. Rome Health saw solid quality & patient feedback despite flu season, but expenses outpaced revenue with softer volumes in key areas. E...

New episode of AMC Connects is out! 📺 Ep 13 dives into the tough flu season we're facing right now—high activity across NY (nearly 240K cases, thousands hospitalized), but Rome Health is staying strong: no diversions, open access, and masking protocols in place to keep everyone safe. Host AnneMarie Czyz (President & CEO) chats with Dr. Michael Attilio, our board-certified family medicine doc and...

AMC Connects is back with an unforgettable episode! Join us as we sit down with Allyson Daniello , Rome Health's dedicated Patient Experience Coordinator and a proud native of Rome, NY. Allyson shares her inspiring career journey—from her early days in ophthalmology, to stepping away from the area to advance her skills in Baltimore, and ultimately returning home during the COVID-19 pandemic to joi...

Join host AnneMarie Czyz (AMC), President & CEO of Rome Health, as she kicks off the episode with key healthcare updates from New York State and across the nation, including: • The landmark passage of the Medical Aid in Dying Act • New CMS initiatives supporting rural health • Reduced drug prices and extended Obamacare subsidies • Updates to vaccine schedules • Enhanced insurer price transparency...

Welcome 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 health...