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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 […]

Dr. Otterbeck during his presentation to students attending Universiti Sains Malaysia. Over 200 students from over 9,000 miles away learn the latest in medications and research advancements Early this morning, over 200 students, most pursuing medical careers, received an education in the latest medications, treatments and research trends from Richmond University Medical Center’s Chief Medical […]

Gynecologic cancers are cancers of the female reproductive system. They include cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. While not nearly as common as breast cancer, they are far more deadly, largely due to lower awareness and the lack of early screening. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and risk factors is key to women’s […]

Prostate cancer ranks as the second most common cancer among men in the United States, second only to skin cancer. When it comes to combating it, awareness is key. Educated patients are empowered to make the best decisions regarding prostate cancer screening. In this blog post, Richmond University Medical Center presents ten important facts that […]

Left-Right: Angels On The Bay Vice President and Executive Director Cookie M. Kurtz; RUMC President and CEO, Daniel J. Messina, PhD, MPA, FACHE; Dr. Santosh Parab; RUMC VP, Public Relations and Marketing, Alex Lutz; Angels On The Bay Secretary Cathy Burns; and RUMC VP for Development, Joseph Burt. RUMC receives over $22,000 donation from Queens […]

Former MLB pitcher and Staten Islander Jason Marquis receives a free prostate cancer exam courtesy of Richmond University Medical Center. Former Staten Island major league baseball player joins RUMC, Fans for the Cure, and JCC of SI at outreach event. On September 30, Richmond University Medical Center hosted a prostate cancer awareness event at the […]