$94.5 Million Given to Strengthen Health Care in the Hudson Valley

Nearly $100 million was awarded to help transform the Hudson Valley’s health care system.

On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo gave $94.5 million to support 10 projects that will protect and transform the Mid-Hudson Region's health care system.

"Now, more than ever, we need to protect health care in New York and ensure the system in place is meeting the needs of current and future generations of New Yorkers,"Cuomo said. "While others seek to decimate our hospitals and reduce access to quality healthcare, we are investing to help ensure a stronger, healthier New York for all."

The funding is part of $491 million Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, which is expected to improve patient care through the development of high-quality medical facilities and programs serving the inpatient, primary care, mental health, substance use disorder and long-term care needs of communities throughout New York State.

The following local health care providers will receive funding:

• Bethel Nursing Home Company: $2,500,000
• Cornerstone Family Healthcare: $3,750,000
• The Institute for Family Health: $1,882,642
• Montefiore Health System: $65,000,000
• Open Door Family Medical Center: $3,737,629
• St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital: $8,049,686
• Ulster Home Care: $490,000
• Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley: $1,234,946
• Westchester Institute for Human Development: $376,826
• White Plains Hospital Medical Center: $7,500,000

"New York continues to lead the way in ensuring that our residents in every corner of this state have access to top-notch medical facilities that serve their needs, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein said. “With $491 million for the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program we will continue to improve programs and continue to lead the way in reducing costs, improving outcomes and expanding access to care.”

The funding was awarded under the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, which was passed as part of the 2017 budget. Additional funding was made available in the 2018 budget.

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