Herkimer Memorial Hospital

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Herkimer Memorial Hospital
Herkimer Memorial Hospital
Geography
Location Herkimer County, New York, United States
Organization
Type General
Services
Beds70
History
Opened1925
Closed1983
Links
Lists Hospitals in New York

Herkimer Memorial Hospital [1] [2] [3] was a 70-bed located in Herkimer County, New York. [4] In 1981, an oversight agency determined that this hospital, "the smallest of three serving the Mohawk Valley, should be converted from an acute-care facility into a nursing home." None of them wished to change. Herkimer closed [5] in 1983. [6]

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History

Herkimer "opened in 1925, completed a substantial addition in 1965" and, along with the other pair of local hospitals, "It is generally agreed that all three hospitals in the valley take good care of their patients." [4] Herkimer Memorial Hospital was, at the time of its closing, still "the largest employer in the village." The hospital's staff included 21 physicians [4] and 40 nurses; [7] they had an "intensive cardiac care" unit.

Valley Health Services

Valley Health Services (VHS) "opened on April 1, 1984 with 32 beds" as a nursing home for long-term care, using the Herkimer facility; [8] a month later this increased to 64 beds, and subsequently 128 and then 160. By 2017 they had also added an additional 32 beds for specialized care short-term rehab. [8]

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References

  1. "Mrs. Carl Peterson". New York Times . December 18, 1972.
  2. "1 Dies, 23 Are Hurt As Bus Hits a Rail On Dewey Thruway". New York Times . July 24, 1976.
  3. "Mary Beth Gallogly". Times Telegram. February 24, 2014. Born December 13, 1956 in Herkimer Memorial Hospital
  4. 1 2 3 Glenn Fowler (March 27, 1981). "State's Attempt To Convert Hospital Near Utica Fought". New York Times .
  5. "Where to Find Medical Records for Closed Hospitals in New York State" (PDF). Herkimer Memorial Hospital, 690 West German Street, Herkimer, NY 13350
  6. "Parks, Clubs, Organizations, Schools: Town of Herkimer". TownOfHerkimer.org.
  7. "Health Programs Extension Act of 1973: Hearings". 1973.
  8. 1 2 Patricia J. Malin (August 10, 2017). "In Good Health".

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