8.6.19 - HealthAlliance gains approval for $92.9 million transformations
'After a review of plans to transform healthcare delivery in Ulster County and surrounding Hudson Valley communities, the NYS Department of Health (DOH) has granted full project approval to HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HealthAlliance), a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), for the expansion and enhancement of its hospital on Mary’s Ave. The DOH approval of HealthAlliance’s Certificate of Need application is the latest and final administrative milestone for the $92.9 million project. '
'“On behalf of HealthAlliance and WMCHealth, I would like to thank NYS for its support of this important project,” said Michael Israel, president and CEO, WMCHealth. “When completed, the transformation of the HealthAlliance Hospital on Mary’s Ave. will enable HealthAlliance to deliver an even higher level of care, locally, through enhanced facilities and services, world-leading healthcare technologies and new programs. We’re glad NYS shares our vision for a healthier community.” '
'Investing in the health of the Hudson Valley The HealthAlliance Hospital project is just one of several investments by WMCHealth into the health and well-being of Hudson Valley residents. For example, a $40 million expansion and enhancement of Bon Secours Community Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, in Port Jervis is already underway and recently, Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of WMCHealth, cared for its first patients in the adjacent, 280,000 s/f Ambulatory Care Pavilion.'