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National designation by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation highlights excellence in LGBTQ+ patient-centered care Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been recognized as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). The HEI is the nation’s leading benchmarking survey evaluating healthcare facilities on policies and practices […]

Deputy Mayor Dr. Helen Arteaga with RUMC Chair of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Johnathon LeBaron (right), and NYC Council Minority Leader David Carr, touring RUMC’s Emergency Department. Dr. Helen Arteaga visits to thank staff for response to waterfront explosion on May 22 On June 4, New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, Dr. […]

As individuals age, they often face a combination of chronic conditions, changes in mobility and cognition, and evolving social and emotional needs. To help people address these challenges through a holistic and coordinated approach, Richmond University Medical Center has appointed Dr. Aaron Gottesman as Medical Director of Geriatric Primary Care. Dr. Gottesman will head up […]

Daniel J. Messina, Anthony Basile only Staten Island honorees on 80-person list of sector trailblazers New York State hospitals and health systems generate $247 billion in annual economic activity, according to Crain’s New York Business. The New York City focused news outlet recently unveiled its list of Notable Leaders in Health Care for 2026. Among […]

Dr. Andrew Harrington joins RUMC’s Department of Surgery expanding vascular care services for Staten Island Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is proud to announce Andrew Harrington, MD, as its new Chief of Vascular Surgery. A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Harrington will lead the hospital’s Division of Vascular Surgery. “As a vascular surgeon at Richmond University Medical Center, […]

Federal appropriations secured by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand will support ongoing unit modernization Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been awarded $2 million in federal funding to support the renovation of its Wayne Zenna Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The funding – secured through the support of U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand […]

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation provides $250,000 to support RUMC’s Gerontology Institute Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been awarded $250,000 from The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand the hospital’s geriatric services. RUMC will create a multidisciplinary Gerontology Institute dedicated to caring for Staten Island’s growing older adult population, their families, and caregivers. “True to our mission of […]

Mural artists Addison Irazarrgill, Kymira Joseph, and Jodi Dareal Mural adorns newly renovated faciality for Staten Island Mental Health Society, a division of RUMC Richmond University Medical Center recently unveiled a custom designed mural for its newly renovated facility at 669 Castleton Avenue in West Brighton. The mural was created through a collaboration between two […]

Over $54M will be used to implement Epic Electronic Health Record system, one of the most advanced healthcare information systems in the world Richmond University Medical Center is among 22 healthcare institutions statewide to receive state support for projects focused on enhancing health information technology, strengthening cybersecurity, and expanding telehealth services. RUMC was allocated over […]

Routine breast cancer screening is a key part of cancer detection and treatment. By identifying cancer early, screenings give patients the best chance for successful treatment. However, not all screenings are the same. Different screening methods excel at finding cancer in different ways, making them ideal for a range of patients. With Richmond University Medical […]