Below are a few key updates for what is happening at Community Memorial:

Growth:

Expanded General Surgery

•  Now with 3 locations: Hamilton, Utica, Cazenovia
•  New procedures: Vein Disease Care and Breast Biopsies

Center for Orthopedics

• Now in 3 locations: Hamilton, New Hartford, Cazenovia
• New pain relief treatments: Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) and Ultrasound-guided injections
• Comprehensive Hip-Fracture Program

New Providers: since 2024

• Dr. Andrew Call, Primary Care
• Dr. Nils-Tomas McBride, General Surgery
• Amanda Stewart, NP, Cardiology
• Frank Barber, PA, Orthopedics
• Alyssa Sonneborn, NP, Primary Care/ Cardiology
• Brandy Maciag, NP, Primary Care/ Cardiology
• Abby Hornyak, PA, Hospitalist

 

Hospital Renovation Project:

Phase I [completed]: Renovated former Skilled Nursing Wing into all private patient rooms. Also expanded and modernized the Emergency Department.

Phase II [in-progress]:

• Radiology: All new equipment, including CT scanner, MRI, and Women’s Imaging Suite. Area expected to be finished by June/July 2025
• Laboratory:  the new space will meet ADA compliance standards including larger draw spaces and a new waiting room.  Area expected to be completed in Summer 2025
• Rehabilitation: Relocated to a temporary space to complete construction of the new space that will include: a larger footprint, new equipment and modernized treatment space.  New space expected to be complete in Winter 2026.
• Main Entrance: The new entrance will be shifted towards the northern wing to allow for a larger reception and patient check-in space.  Expected to open in the Spring of 2026.

2024 Economic & Community Benefits

• Economic Activity: $103,000,000
• Jobs Generated: 600
• Tax Dollars Generated: $14,000,000
• Community Benefits & Investments: $6,700,000
  Hospitals cover the cost of care provided to people in need; subsidize care and services to low-income, elderly and under-served communities; and continuously invest in many community health initiatives.

Patients Served:

• Outpatients: 115,000
• ER Patients: 12,000
• Admitted Patients: 800

*2025 Report; data provided by HANYS (Healthcare Association of NYS)