RRH Celebrates College of Health 2025 Graduates

Rochester, NY — Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is proud to announce the graduation of 63 future nurses and healthcare professionals from the Rochester General College of Health Careers (COH) and the Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing (IGH)

This year's graduating class includes 13 Registered Nurse (RN) graduates and 50 Practical Nursing (PN) graduates who have completed rigorous training and education in nursing through hands-on instruction from experienced clinical experts. These graduates represent a diverse group, including recent high school graduates, career changers, and individuals advancing their healthcare education.

"We are incredibly proud of this graduating class and all they have accomplished," said Victoria Record, President of the Rochester General College of Health Careers. "Through immersive training, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to excellence, our programs are helping build a skilled, compassionate workforce ready to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare."

As a vital part of RRH, the College of Health Careers supports economic development through workforce training, job placement, and the advancement of a diverse healthcare workforce to better reflect and serve the needs of the community.

Earlier this year, Rochester General College of Health Careers expanded its academic offerings to include two new Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) programs in Radiologic Technology and Surgical Technology. These additions reflect the College’s ongoing commitment to meeting workforce needs by preparing students for in-demand, practical clinical roles. By broadening its program portfolio, the College is helping to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified healthcare professionals who are ready to support hospitals, surgical centers, and diagnostic imaging departments across the region. The first classes of these new programs will graduate in 2026.

The continued expansion of and investment in the College further cements Rochester Regional Health as a leader in providing quality healthcare education in our local community

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About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer and was named by Newsweek as among America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare for 2025.