Funding Could Provide New Hospital in New York

UTICA, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo allocated $300 million to health care integration in Oneida County in his proposed budget. This funding would allow a proposed Utica-area hospital to become a reality. The health system also is applying for another $100 million through a state program using savings from Medicaid to redesign New York’s health care system and improve care for Medicaid patients.
“It’s moved from a dream concept to really just a concept,” said Scott Perra, president and chief executive officer of the Mohawk Valley Health System, in a statement. “Now there’s really 12 to 24 months of really detailed planning.”
If the funding is approved the new hospital would replace Faxton-St. Luke’s Health care’s two campuses and St. Elizabeth Medical Center, however the details on the allocation of the funding are still unclear. Reports have estimated that a new hospital would cost more than $400 million and take four to six years to fully complete.
If the health system gets $400 million from the state, it should be able to get the rest of the money through borrowing or fundraising, Perra said. The system has a relatively low debt load and the community has historically been generous in its support, he added.
Securing the funding may be difficult, but Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, believes the area is in need of a new hospital and hope that others see the same.
"I believe there’s a compelling case for a new hospital in the region to consolidate the existing, aging hospitals into one modern, state-of-the-art facility, which will reduce the number of beds needed in the region and save the state Medicaid dollars,” said Brindisi in a statement.

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NYU Langone Emergency Center Reopens

NEW YORK — Eighteen months after Superstorm Sandy damaged the NYU Langone Medical Center, the medical center has reopened the new Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services.

The center, funded by a $50 million grant by hospital trustee Ronald O. Perelman, was designed to withstand harsh future weather conditions with floodwalls and significant infrastructure improvements.

“Since reopening the hospital, returning critical emergency services to New York City has been our top priority, and we are proud to introduce the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services,” said Robert Grossman, MD, dean and CEO at NYU Langone, in a statement. “This comfortable, state-of-the-art facility gives patients from the community access to advanced adult and pediatric emergency care.”

The new facility features spacious treatment rooms and bedside registration;
state-of-the-art imaging facilities for quick testing and diagnosis; efficient intake and discharge processes to make treatment areas available sooner for incoming patients; a New KiDS of NYU Pediatric Emergency Care Center to provide a child-focused and family-centered environment; expedited service for non-acute patients; and direct access to NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Stroke Care Center.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to the symbolism of resiliency in the emergency center’s renovation.

“For more than a year, New York has been rebuilding and reimagining itself for a new weather reality that affects all of us. I toured this site a couple weeks after the storm, and I believe that the work done on NYU Langone’s ED truly demonstrates the resilience and dedication of New Yorkers who come together in times of great crisis and emerge stronger than before,” said Cuomo said in a statement. “The storm left the entire region severely battered, but still our spirit was strong, and I am happy to stand here today and celebrate the opening of NYU Langone’s Perelman Emergency Center.”

The new facility incorporates flood mitigation. When the superstorm hit, generators, monitors and other equipment were destroyed. This forced hospital staff to transfer patients through dark stairwells. Now, vital equipment is placed on higher floors, reducing the risk of serious flooding.

“From day one, we’ve prioritized recovery and rebuilding for the New York City neighborhoods impacted by Sandy,” said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio in a statement. “Opening the Perelman Emergency Center is a great accomplishment for NYU Langone, and an even greater resource and comfort for the citizens of New York. I want to thank NYU Langone’s faculty and staff for continuing to provide necessary services to New Yorkers and visitors alike, even after the ED was forced to close.”

The new emergency department is triple the size of the old department. The 22,000-square-foot emergency services department offers 40 emergency care treatment spaces to serve the expected 50,000 annual visitors.

“NYU Langone is a critical pillar of New York’s hospital system that must be running on all cylinders for a healthy New York,” said New York Senator Charles Schumer in a statement. “From day one of the Hurricane Sandy disaster I worked with the hospital and FEMA to get the support needed for NYU Langone to come back better and stronger than ever — and today we have done just that. We are thrilled to restore important emergency care services to the people of New York City.”

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Funding Could Provide New Hospital in New York

NYU Langone Emergency Center Reopens