On the heels of opening its new Main Entrance and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Rome Health marked another transformative milestone July 7 with the opening of the Kaplan Center for Surgical Services.
The new surgery center opened ahead of schedule, following final approval from the New York State Department of Health on July 3.
The new center is part of Rome Health’s $45.7 million capital improvement project to modernize surgical and critical care services, ensuring that patients in the Mohawk Valley have access to high-quality care in a state-of-the-art setting close to home.
Funded by a mix of public support and private philanthropy—including a $26 million New York State Healthcare Facility Transformation Grant, $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the city of Rome and $500,000 in ARPA funds from Oneida County—the campaign has received enthusiastic support from more than 400 donors.
The Kaplan Center for Surgical Services is named in honor of Charles and Florence Kaplan, whose landmark $5 million gift stands as the largest donation in Rome Health’s history.
“This is more than just a new space—it’s a major investment in the health and wellbeing of our community,” said Rome Health President and Chief Executive Officer AnneMarie Czyz. “The Kaplan Center for Surgical Services is built for the future of surgery, combining clinical excellence, innovative technology, and a healing environment that puts patients first.”
Designed to improve both patient experience and staff efficiency, the Kaplan Center includes four spacious, state-of-the-art operating rooms designed to accommodate advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries, and two procedure rooms.
The Kaplan Center complements the hospital’s new nine-bed ICU, which opened June 18. The new ICU offers private rooms, family accommodations, specialty care rooms, and modern infection control systems—underscoring Rome Health’s mission to deliver the best care.