Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled plans for a new hospital in the Village of Fredonia in Chautauqua County, in collaboration with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Health Systems. This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality in the region.
Key Highlights:
New Hospital Location: The new Brooks-TLC Hospital will be built in the Village of Fredonia, replacing the existing facility in the City of Dunkirk.
State Support: New York State will provide $74 million to support the project, previously committed to ensure the region’s healthcare needs are met.
Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program: Enabled by the newly established program in the FY25 Budget, the initiative encourages partnerships to enhance safety-net institutions’ resilience, with strategic capital and operating support.
Expedited Approval Process: Kaleida and Brooks-TLC will submit a revised Certificate of Need application to the Department of Health (DOH), expediting the approval process. The new hospital is expected to open within three years of approval.
Enhanced Healthcare Services: The new hospital will offer upgraded emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care services, benefiting residents in Northern Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties.
Improving Access and Retaining Personnel: The project aims to improve access to healthcare, upgrade medical equipment and technology, and retain 300 hospital personnel. It also seeks to attract medical professionals to the surrounding communities.
Hospital Facilities: The proposed hospital will include emergency services, a helipad, beds for medical/surgical care, observation units, surgical and procedure rooms, imaging and laboratory services, and a pharmacy.
Economic Development: Governor Hochul’s commitment to economic development in Chautauqua County includes significant investments in downtown revitalization, job creation, and expansion projects.
Quotes:
Governor Kathy Hochul: Emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare and commended the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in making the new hospital a reality.
Kaleida Health President and CEO Don Boyd: Expressed gratitude for the partnership and emphasized the positive impact the new hospital will have on patient care and the community.
Brooks/TLC Health System Inc. CEO Ken Morris: Acknowledged the significance of the announcement in preserving access to healthcare and thanked all parties involved in realizing the project.
Community Stakeholders and Elected Officials: Expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its transformative potential for healthcare excellence and economic growth in the region.
Conclusion:
The agreement to build a new hospital in Chautauqua County reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services to New Yorkers. With state support and collaborative efforts, the project is poised to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient care, and contribute to the region’s economic development and well-being.
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