New Vision for Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital

BCW member Montefiore Health System announced on Monday that it will transform Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital into a sustainable community model with a $41-million capital investment from New York.

The comprehensive revitalization strategy focuses on expanding and modernizing critical areas of the hospital. Key projects include the redesign of the Emergency Department, which currently accommodates 20,000 visits each year. With the planned upgrades, it will be able to accommodate 50,000 visits, a 150% increase in capacity.

“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 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.”

The transformation plan addresses the complex challenges involving transferring patients to other facilities due to a lack of operating rooms. 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.

“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.”

The plan includes the modernization of the Family Health Center’s 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 deserve.

“Montefiore’s approach to transforming Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital has exemplified what it means to lead with inclusivity and community engagement,” said Frances-Ann Lightsy and Takisia Whites, Co-Presidents of the Montefiore Mount Vernon Community Advisory Board. “Their dedication to incorporating input from community members has ensured that the development not only reflects but actively promotes our collective needs and values.”