Richmond University Medical Center

Our Ambulatory Infusion Center provides comprehensive services in a comfortable setting conveniently located on Staten Island so you can be close to home. Staffed by experienced medical professionals and nurses, we provide the highest quality care through a clinical approach focused on each individual patient’s health. Visit our website to see the wide array of treatments and medications available. https://lnkd.in/eETVpGXq

On May 13, board certified cardiologist Fiona Shehaj, MD, Chief of Women’s Cardiovascular Health at Richmond University Medical Center, participated in a panel about women’s heart health. The panel was part of a series of discussions hosted by the Staten Island Advances called “Conversations with Community Giants.” Watch the panel discussion to learn the latest developments in women’s cardiovascular health and how you can make sure you stay heart healthy. https://lnkd.in/eJQpt8PZ

https://lnkd.in/eQ-AfrEn

Tune in today from 3-4 P.M. on SILive.com’s Facebook page for their second "Conversations with Community Giants" Live Facebook Panel focused on Women’s Heart Health. Our Chief of Women’s Cardiovascular Health, Fiona Shehaj, MD, will be part of a panel sharing their insights and answer questions from both our reporters and viewers on the platform. https://lnkd.in/gawKE5Kt

NEW RUMC Vital Signs: Preventing Falls in Older Adults and Stopping the Bleed. Richmond University Medical Center’s Trauma Department offers several programs to help reduce falls in older adults and address severe cut or puncture wounds at any age. In this episode, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Dave Briscoe discusses both programs that can help save lives. https://lnkd.in/gy92etVH

Congratulations to senior administration Executive Assistant Nancy Tricorico. Nancy was honored last week by Hillel of Staten Island at their Hillel Kavod Circle Reception. Nancy was honored for her longtime support and dedication to Hillel and its chapter at Wagner College and the College of Staten Island. Nancy was honored along with Council Member David Carr and the Honorable Philip Straniere. The reception was held at the JCC of Staten Island.

Members of the RUMC Auxiliary recently donated a new television to the Pediatric Clinic located in our Family Health Center at 800 Castleton Avenue. The television was purchased from funds raised from raffle sales and events hosted by the Auxiliary. Members of the RUMC Auxiliary recently donated a new television to the Pediatric Clinic located in our Family Health Center at 800 Castleton Avenue. The television was purchased from funds raised from raffle sales and events hosted by the Auxiliary. Along with the RUMC Auxiliary, the television was purchased through the generosity of Eugene Marcinak in memory of his wife, Jane. Pictured from left to right are Michelle Washington; Lisa Marcinak; Joanne Ianniello; Raquel Santos, who is the Auxiliary’s Assistant Events Coordinator; Donna Flood, President of the RUMC Auxiliary; Janet Scenna; Paul Ramos; and Candida Pinero. Pictured from left to right are Michelle Washington; Lisa Marcinak; Joanne Ianniello; Raquel Santos, who is the Auxiliary’s Assistant Events Coordinator; Donna Flood, President of the RUMC Auxiliary; Janet Scenna; Paul Ramos; and Candida Pinero.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month As Staten Island’s only Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Center of Excellence, Richmond University Medical Center cares for adults, adolescents and children from across the borough who are victims of sexual assault. Watch a recent episode of RUMC Vital Signs to learn how our team of specially trained forensic nurses care for patients who come for treatment in the hospital’s Emergency Department. Also meet some of RUMC’s community partners who provide additional support and services, including the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. https://lnkd.in/ghtVp7cu

On April 14, the Richmond University Medical Center Auxiliary held a Designer Purse Bingo to raise support for the hospital. The event was held at The Historic Old Bermuda Inn. The Auxiliary would like to thank the many sponsors who made the event a success: Diane and Frank Oswald; the RUMC Foundation Board; Francesco Rotatori, MD and the RUMC Medical Staff; Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD; Rosemarie Stazzone, RN, MSN, NEA-BC; Daniel J. Messina, PhD, FACHE and Debra Messina; Casey and Harmon Funeral Homes; Italianissimo Ristorante; Fran Reali; Dr. Donna Narducci; Diane and Brian Scanlon; The Historic Old Bermuda Inn; Matthew Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.