Rochester General Health System
FAQs
Why Rochester?
Rochester residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life. We have the arts, sports and culture of a big city and the comfort and easy commutes of a small town. There are activities to enjoy year round, from boating on Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes, to golfing at one of our 95 golf courses, and skiing at top-notch resorts. With 100-plus wineries in the Finger Lakes, it’s no wonder we are known as the Napa Valley of the East.
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How does quality of life in Rochester measure up?
- #1 in U.S. for Best Quality of Life – Expansion Management Magazine
- 3rd best metro region in the U.S. for raising a family – Forbes (2010)
- 4th most affordable city in U.S. – Forbes (2010)
- One of the “Top 10 U.S. Cities to Raise a Family” – Child Magazine
- A top 10 metro area with the best education opportunities – Forbes
- 15th Strongest Job Markets in US - Bloomberg Businessweek 2010
- 3rd best place to buy a home - Zillow.com 2011
- Top lakeside retreat in the world - Shermans Travel
- 14th in the nation in “near-universal” health care, 91% covered by health care policies - The Daily Beast 2011
- Rochester a Top 20 Best Place to Start Over - Businessweek (2010)
- Top 5 for patents per capita - Forbes, (2010)
- Best City in U.S. for Commuters - Kiplinger
- 3rd healthiest place for men to live – Men’s Health
- 6th best place to live in America – Places Rated Almanac
- 7th among 225 metro areas for recreational amenities – Places Rated Almanac
- 7th cleanest city in the U.S. – Reader’s Digest
- 10th smartest city in U.S. – Daily Beast (2010)
- A top 10 “best places to vacation” – Money Magazine
- One of America’s Most Innovative Cities – Forbes (2010)
- One of the Strongest Job Markets in US – Bloomberg Businessweek (2010)
- 11th among 100 Metro Areas for “Least Stressful City” – Sperlings’s Best Places
- A top 10 Best Golf City in America
- 12th healthiest place for women in 100 biggest metro areas – Self Magazine
Why Rochester General Health System?
Rochester General Health System (RGHS) serves the community of Greater Rochester and beyond, providing health care services to the residents of Monroe County and Wayne County, NY for more than 150 years. It has earned national recognition for excellence in a variety of clinical specialties.
Rochester General Hospital (RGH), the flagship of the system, is a 528-bed tertiary care facility that treats more Monroe County patients than any other hospital in the area. It is the fourth largest cardiac center in New York State and has been recognized as one of the nation's 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals nine times. In addition, Rochester General Hospital ranks 1st in New York State for Overall Medical Care, according to the latest report from CareChex®, a division of The Delta Group.
RGHS also includes Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, a 120-bed facility primarily serving Wayne County; two long-term care facilities - Hill Haven and DeMay Living Center; a Medical Group consisting of more than 40 practices spread throughout Monroe and Wayne Counties; a Behavioral Health Network that provides adult and pediatric care; and Independent Living for Seniors (ILS), a program for seniors designated to enable the frail elderly to live in their own home, served by a network of supportive services.
RGHS has grown to become the third largest employer in the greater Rochester region. The system has also entered into a strategic alliance with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), allowing for meaningful and productive collaboration on biomedical research and education.
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What are some of Rochester General Health System's Innovative Affiliations?
- Cleveland Clinic Heart Surgery Program Affiliation
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Affiliation
- Rochester Institute of Technology Affiliation
- Carestream Health - RGH as a Global Showsite
What are some of Rochester General Health System's Quality Recognitions?
- Named 9 times as Thompson-Reuters Top 100 Cardiac Hospital
- American College of Surgeons Outstanding Cancer Program - 2006
- Department of Health and Human Services- Innovation in Prevention Award - 2006
- Nurse Magnet Designation - 2004, 2009
- Named 2 times as Solucient Top 100 Performance Improvement Hospital
- Healthcare Association of New York State
- Pinnacle Award for Quality - 2002 and 2005
- Community Health Improvement Award - 2007
- Premier Award for Quality - 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
- American Stroke Association Gold Performance Achievement Award - 2009
- Designated Stroke Center by the New York State Department of Health - the Joint Commission Accredited - 2007, 2004
- Baby Friendly designation by the World Health Organization
- Diabetes Program recognized by the Diabetes Association
- Nationally recognized Hemophilia Center
- One of the top 20 highest volume Robotic Surgery Programs in the nation - 2008
