$41-Million Expansion at Mount Vernon Hospital

MOUNT VERNON—On Sept. 30, Montefiore Health System officials unveiled what they termed as transformative plans for Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital designed to meet the community's healthcare needs and establish a new benchmark for accessible care.

Backed by a $41-million capital investment from New York State, Montefiore Mount Vernon laid out plans to become a sustainable, community model for both inpatient and outpatient care, hospital officials stated. The comprehensive revitalization strategy focuses on expanding and modernizing critical areas of the hospital.

Key projects include the redesign of the Emergency Department, which can currently accommodate 20,000 visits each year. With the planned upgrades, it will be able to accommodate 50,000 visits, marking a 150% increase in capacity, Montefiore officials stated.

The transformation plan addresses the complex challenges involving transferring patients to other facilities due to lack of operating rooms doubling as a Gastroenterology Unit. Under these plans, Montefiore will expand the operating rooms and will outfit them with state-of-the-art equipment, thus reducing the need to transfer patients.

The plan also includes the modernization of the Family Health Center, including improvements to the lobby, exam rooms, and support centers, to enhance the patient experience. These investments will not only increase access to care, but also qualitatively improve the environment that patients need and deserve.

“This is more than a financial investment—it’s a commitment to collaboration and continued advocacy for the health, wellbeing, and future of Mount Vernon,” said Mount Vernon Mayor, Shawyn Patterson-Howard. “This transformation will provide our residents with state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive care, underscoring our collective dedication to a healthier future for our city. With the support of Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, and $41 million in secured funding from New York State, Montefiore will revitalize and expand services at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital to address our community’s healthcare needs. We have come a long way, and I am excited about the direction we are going.”

“Over the last couple of years, we have engaged with our patients, community members, and local leaders to truly understand and address the specific healthcare needs of Mount Vernon," stated Regginald Jordan, Vice President for Clinical Services & Executive Director, Montefiore Wakefield Hospital and Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital. "This plan is a direct outcome of listening to those voices and constant support from our local and state officials. We are deeply grateful to Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard for her leadership and the community at large for their trust and collaborative spirit. This initiative goes beyond mere infrastructure; it's about building on Montefiore’s ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional, accessible healthcare that resonates with the needs of our communities.”