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The Biden Administration and the Hochul Administration have declared Monkeypox a public health emergency, and we certainly understand the concern that it has caused for many of our patients and members of the community. Trillium Health is working in partnership with the Monroe County Health…

August 2, 2022 (ROCHESTER, N.Y.) — Trillium Health is proud to announce that The White Party is back! Trillium Health will hold its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, August 13, from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at 170 Science Parkway in Rochester. More than 400 guests dressed in their best…

July 27, 2022 (ROCHESTER, N.Y.) —Andrea DeMeo, Trillium Health’s President and CEO, has announced that she will be retiring from her position as CEO next year to spend more time with her family. “It has been the privilege of my lifetime to lead this organization,” said DeMeo.…

After a two-year hiatus, Trillium Health is proud to have worked with the Roc Pride Collective, ESL Federal Credit Union, and all of our other amazing sponsors to bring back the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. Thank you to all who came out and made it all possible. Happy Pride!

July 1, 2022 (Rochester, NY) – The ROC Pride Collective is proud to announce that Michael Gamilla and Carolyn Zook have been named Pride Grand Marshal and the Pride Honorary Marshal of the 2022 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. Both honorees will attend the Flag Raising Ceremony, the Pride…

June 30, 2022 (Rochester, NY) – The entertainment lineup has been announced for the ROC Pride Fest, which will be held on Saturday, July 16 from 1:00-8:00 pm at Cobbs Hill Park. The lineup includes: Headliner: Danielle Ponder Hosted by: Samantha Vega, DeeDee Dubois, Valentino Rose Featuring…

June 29, 2022 (Rochester, NY) – Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Pride Picnic, which will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 12-6 pm at Genesee Valley Park, Roundhouse area, off Moore Rd. This event is open to all ages. Tickets may be purchased online at rocpridecollective.com or at Equal Grounds…

Brought to you by ROC Pride Collective and Trillium Health in partnership with the Monroe County Department of Health As more cases of Monkeypox appear in New York State and across the country, the virus continues to disproportionately impact men who have sex with men. While there is no reason to…

As the number of Monkeypox cases grows in the United State and around the world, Trillium Health continues to closely monitor the situation and is committed to sharing important updates with its patients and the community. While we believe it is important to remain alert and informed, there is no…

May 24, 2022 (Rochester, NY) – The ROC Pride Collective is proud to announce that ESL Federal Credit Union and Trillium Health are the title and presenting sponsors of the 2022 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. The Pride Parade and Festival are returning to Rochester after a two-year…

Today, Trillium Health has received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the…

Today, we are excited to share that Dr. Sarah Bolduc has been formally appointed as Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer of Trillium Health. She will also be a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Dr. Sarah Bolduc has been serving as Trillium Health’s Interim Chief…

TRILLIUM HEALTH’S PRESIDENT & CEO WINS NATIONAL ADVOCACY AWARD “We must ensure that underserved communities have access to high-quality primary care.” February 14, 2021 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Trillium Health is proud to announce that Andrea DeMeo, President and CEO, has won the “NACHC…

Trillium Health is thrilled to share that Joseph Searles, Jr., Vice President & Chief Community Engagement Officer, has won a Lifetime Achievement award as part of the Rochester Business Journal’s 2022 Health Care Heroes awards. Joseph was selected for his dedication to promoting health equity…

Newly-formed ROC Pride Collective coordinates local LGBTQ+ events February 1, 2022 (Rochester, NY) – The annual Pride parade and festival will return to Rochester in July after a two-year hiatus. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, and will go down Park Avenue. A festival will take…

We are thrilled to share that Dr. William Valenti is the 2021 recipient of the Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award from the American Medical Association (AMA).This annual awards program honors physicians who represent the highest values of altruism, compassion and dedication to patient care. Dr.…

December 21, 2021 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Trillium Health applauds the FDA approval of the first injectable treatment for HIV prevention medication. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, more commonly known as “PrEP”, significantly reduces the risk of getting HIV when taken as prescribed. After an initial round…

IN A MAJOR SHIFT, CDC NOW RECOMMENDS HEALTH PROVIDERS DISCUSS HIV PREVENTION MEDICATION WITH ALL SEXUALLY ACTIVE PATIENTS Trillium Health, the leading healthcare provider for HIV prevention and treatment in Greater Rochester, applauds the recommendations December 9, 2021 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The…

On this World AIDS Day, we pause to remember and reflect on the millions of lives impacted by HIV/AIDS.   While this is an annual occurrence taking place every December 1st, this year takes on additional significance; it was 40 years ago that the first cases of HIV emerged. It was the very…

Trillium Health is proud to announce that Joseph Searles will join the agency as its Vice President and Chief Community Engagement Officer. Mr. Searles comes from Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, where he previously served as Corporate Diversity Relations Director. He has also been a member of…