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Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) continues to earn top honors from national accrediting organizations for its critical healthcare services. The hospital, which has served Staten Island and surrounding communities for over 116 years, earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for advanced primary stroke care as well as the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s […]

Chronic pain is hard to control and even harder to live with. Many people have turned to highly addictive prescription painkillers to reduce their pain levels. But there are many options for drug-free pain management that can help you live a fulfilling and pain-free life. The experts at Richmond University Medical Center share some ways […]

People can now make appointments through RUMC CARES mobile app With the resurgence of COVID-19 and the spread of the delta variant, Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) continues to implore everyone to get vaccinated. Now, getting a vaccination appointment at RUMC is faster and easier than ever before thanks to RUMC CARES, a new, free […]

Victoria A. Forte, MD, will lead the longest consecutive nationally accredited cancer care program on Staten Island August 17, 2021 – Victoria A. Forte, MD, has come home. The Staten Island native has been named Richmond University Medical Center’s new Cancer Service Line Director, as well as Director of Hematology-Oncology, and Program Director for the hospital’s […]

Experts in the field of medicine dedicated to the central and peripheral nervous system, neurosurgeons spend a great deal of time treating spinal conditions that include back, neck, and leg pain, herniated discs, and more. Let’s take a closer look at what neurosurgeons do and when it might be time to see one. What Is […]

Are your children up-to-date on their immunizations, and what about you and other members of your family? Let’s explore the importance of keeping your immunizations current –all year-round. Check This Year’s Immunization Schedules for Children and Adults Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues updated recommendations on immunization schedules for children, […]

Strong bones are an essential part of good health, but maintaining this strength becomes more difficult as we age. In fact, 20% of women age 50 and older experience osteoporosis, or significant loss of bone mass. Richmond University Medical Center raises awareness and encourages everyone to make bone health a priority. Here, we take a […]

Local business donates clothing that celebrates diversity and the beauty of what makes people different July 23, 2021 – Staten Island based children’s clothing business, PEACH+BLUP, donated over 100 baby onesies for distribution to families receiving healthcare services through Richmond University Medical Center’s Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) program. The program, […]

Oddo, Council Delegation Secure $8.5M in Capital Funds for Expanded SICU and Maternity Unit July 12, 2021 – Plans to modernize and expand the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) and Maternity Unit at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) received $8.5 million in the New York City budget for fiscal year 2022 thanks to all of […]

When a person is affected by a serious illness, its challenges go far beyond physical health. Coping with long-term and limiting conditions often causes stress, emotional turmoil, and unexpected complications with tasks that were once simple. Palliative care helps address these difficulties, but many people are unaware of all it encompasses. Richmond University Medical Center […]