UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton has announced it was awarded a $20 million grant through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program with the state Department of Health.
According to a UHS news release, the investment is one of more than 50 projects funded by New York state through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program, aimed at expanding access to inpatient, primary, behavioral health and long-term care services.
“UHS DVH is a vital cornerstone of healthcare in its rural county, serving families, seniors, and individuals who might otherwise face significant barriers in receiving care,” the release stated. “To better meet the growing needs of the community, the hospital recently announced its plans to build a four-story addition that will transform the rural hospital into the Delaware Valley Hospital Medical Neighborhood. This grant will support that expansion.”
“This grant will provide crucial funding for the UHS DVH Medical Neighborhood,” said UHS DVH President and CEO Rolland “Boomer” Bojo. “This transformative investment will ensure that generations to come will have access to the highest quality of care close to home.”
The new building, which will be connected to the main hospital building, will house 25 inpatient beds and the following services and functions:
Primary medical care servicesMedical specialty servicesPhysical, occupational and speech therapyLaboratory, blood drawBuilding services and other support functions
The Medical Neighborhood Project is expected to begin in fall 2025 with an anticipated completion by the end of 2027, according to the release.