Target Industries

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Essential Services. Major Economic Impact.

Healthcare and social assistance form one of Sullivan County’s largest and most important employment sectors, supporting more than 5,000 jobs across hospitals, medical practices, residential programs, behavioral health services and community-based care.

The county is home to major healthcare institutions, nationally recognized innovators and an established network of organizations serving residents throughout every stage of life.

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Leading Healthcare Providers

Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills anchors the county’s healthcare system with hospital campuses in Harris and Callicoon, supported by primary, specialty, urgent and outpatient care. Crystal Run Healthcare further expands local access through its multispecialty medical facility in Rock Hill.

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Specialized & Community-Based Care

The Center for Discovery, Sullivan County’s largest private-sector employer, is a nationally recognized leader in services, research and innovation for people with complex conditions. Organizations such as New Hope Community further strengthen the county’s continuum of care through residential, clinical, behavioral health, employment and community-based services.

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Healthcare Workforce Development

SUNY Sullivan helps build the county’s healthcare workforce through degree, certificate and workforce-training programs in nursing, respiratory care, medical assisting and phlebotomy. Together with Sullivan County BOCES and regional workforce partners, the college provides local pathways into healthcare and human-service careers while helping employers meet the growing demand for skilled professionals.

Why Sullivan County

Healthcare and social assistance organizations benefit from an established network of major providers, educational and workforce-development partners, available talent, and continued demand for accessible care. Sullivan County offers opportunities for healthcare practices, specialized service providers and mission-driven organizations seeking to grow in an underserved regional market.

Connect with the Partnership

The Sullivan County Partnership works with healthcare providers, human-service organizations, developers, municipalities and economic-development partners to support facility development, expansion, financing and workforce needs.