News Releases

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. “As COVID and…

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…

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 applauds Governor Hochul’s appointment of Dr. Mary T. Bassett as the Commissioner at the NYS Department of Health. Dr. Bassett’s commitment to addressing health disparities, global HIV equity, and harm reduction is closely in line with our mission, vision, and…

Trillium Health will be administering COVID-19 vaccinations at the RTS Transit Center (60 St. Paul Street) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18. People who choose to get vaccinated will receive one $50 gift card for the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two $25 gift cards for the…

(ROCHESTER, NY, August 6, 2021) –  Trillium Health has updated its COVID-19 protocols by requiring universal masking and vaccinations or weekly COVID testing for all of its 250 employees and volunteers. According to the CDC, Monroe County is now a “substantial transmission…

Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Congressman Morelle secured two federal grants for Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alikes in the Finger Lakes - including $1.5 Million for Trillium Health. Read the press release. “We are extremely grateful to Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand,…

21 Apartments Dedicated to People Experiencing Homelessness June 23, 2021 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health, elected officials, and community partners held a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the Union Square Apartments at 275 East Avenue in Rochester. The newly constructed building…

ROCHESTER, NY (June 4, 2021) – This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the description of the first cases of what is now known as HIV/AIDS.  On June 5, 1981, the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published a report about 5 cases of an unknown illness among gay men in…

WHAT: Trillium Health will be administering COVID-19 vaccinations at the RTS Transit Center (60 St. Paul Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26. Trillium Health will be providing the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine. People who receive the vaccine will be given 7 free daily…

Walk-ins welcome at 259 Monroe Avenue on May 19 ROCHESTER, NY (May 18, 2021) – Trillium Health is offering free Hepatitis C testing on May 19th in honor of National Hepatitis Awareness Day. Up to 75% of people living with Hepatitis C don’t even know they have it, so the CDC recommends…

Final Budget Agreement Includes Two Year Delay of Medicaid Carve Out Provision Albany, NY – The New York chapter of Ryan White Clinics for 340B Access (RWC-340B) today issued the following statement on the state budget. The final budget agreement between the Legislature and the Governor…

New HIV diagnoses spike, and cases of gonorrhea increased 77% in 2020 ROCHESTER, NY (March 25, 2021) – A new report from ACT Rochester and Trillium Health reveals that Monroe County is seeing some of the highest increases in STI rates in New York State. The report, authored by William Valenti,…

Trillium Health joined over 160 organizations representing labor, healthcare, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations in a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo expressing a strong opposition to carving the pharmacy benefit out of Medicaid Managed Care and transitioning it to a…

Trillium Health, Jordan Health, Oak Orchard Health, Finger Lakes Community Health, His Branches, and Mosaic Health urge Governor Cuomo to reverse or delay a state budget item that would have devastating effects on communities of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and people living with HIV ROCHESTER, NY…