A Meaningful Investment
An Investment in the New Sheridan Emergency Department is …
Glens Falls Hospital is the healthcare safety net for residents and visitors across a five-county, 6,000-square-mile region. This is especially true for the Emergency Department, with its team of 24/7 emergency medicine specialists and New York State-certified Stroke Center.
Due to the age and design of the Department, the Emergency team is frequently challenged by a facility that does not allow for the most efficient care. The new Sheridan Emergency Department will optimize patient flow, with triage up front, followed by a new, dedicated area to initiate testing and treatment, and the assignment of patients to specific treatment areas based on their acuity and individualized needs.
An Investment in Quality Care for a 6,000-Square-Mile Region
Based on the great seasonal population shifts in our area, the need to easily adapt to increased patient volume during the summer months is critically important. The new facility will allow the Hospital to adjust capacity (both space and staff) up and down for more efficient operations and patient care throughout the year.
An Investment in Our Community
Strong hospitals are the lifeblood of vibrant communities. As a healthcare provider, Glens Falls Hospital delivers essential services that protect and advance our region’s health and well-being. As a major employer and local business, the Hospital generates revenue that makes it an economic anchor.
According to a report from The Healthcare Association of New York State, Glens Falls Hospital generated $693 million in economic and community benefits in 2022, including $203 million in salaries and benefits for its 3,600-plus employees.
An Investment in Our Not-for-Profit Hospital
As a not-for-profit, community hospital, Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing care to everyone who seeks it, regardless of their ability to pay. In 2022, the Hospital provided nearly $6.5 million in charity care.
The health insurance payments the Hospital receives for most patients do not cover the cost of care, nor allow for major investments like the new Emergency Department project without community support.
