June 4, 2010 Courtesy of midhudsonnews.com
MONTICELLO – Catskill Regional Medical Center ceremonially began construction of its new emergency room. The project, expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete, will more than double the existing ER space, from about 7,000 square feet to more than 17,000 square feet.
“This will enable us to see more patients in a private setting, with state of the art facilities, and ehnace the level of care that we are providing in meeting our community needs”, said CEO Steven Ruwoldt, who also noted, the $6 million project will be done “without borrowing a penny”.
Funding from a lot of outside sources. About half came from local philanthropist Alan Gerry, who offered to match state funding. Another $300,000, in federal money, was secured by Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-Hurley)
“That’s a very good investment of federal money”, said Hinchey, noting the substantial progress Sullivan County’s only full hospital has made in recovering from serious financial distress a few years ago.
Ruwoldt said more is to come.
“Catskill will be unveiling a number of number of projects that will advance patient care in our community”. Included will be:
- Construction of new primary care and outpatient services throughout the county
- Expansion of outpatient diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound, radiology and digital mammography
- A new physicians office in Livingston Manor, by this fall
