Westchester HealthAlliance, Kingston New York
WMCHealth (Valhalla, N.Y.), which operates nine hospitals throughout New York’s Hudson Valley, incorporated HealthAlliance (Kingston, N.Y.), a 315-bed healthcare system, into their existing network in 2016.
In late 2022, as part of a multiyear Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, the organizations moved to consolidate two existing hospitals in Ulster County, N.Y., into one acute care hospital in the historic waterfront city of Kingston.
The new facility, Westchester HealthAlliance, is located at HealthAlliance’s Mary’s Avenue campus in Kingston and features a two-story addition with 78,000 square feet of clinical space, an ED, financial counseling, presurgical testing, admissions, a gift shop, coffee shop, and waiting areas.
Hospital renovation and expansion
The updated facility provides access to a consolidated emergency department, sophisticated surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, and includes 40,000 square feet of renovations to the existing facility. The Mary’s Avenue building was refreshed to match the new addition with a neutral color palette and cool color accents.
On the first floor, the relocated imaging department was expanded and includes a new MRI machine with color-changing lights and graphics to help reduce patient anxiety. Additional features include an expanded endoscopy program, pre-/post-op surgery recovery suite, and lab program.
Modern hospital lobby
Design elements from WMC’s main campus in Valhalla were incorporated to maintain a consistent brand image. A modern entry lobby with custom hospitality inspired millwork and bold color accents convey the message of a state-of-the-art facility. Nature-inspired glass wall panels provide a focal point along the lobby’s south corridor, connecting to the ED.
Features such as the curved exterior glazing and warm wood-tone finishes in patient rooms aim to create a calming effect for patients and visitors.
Project details
Location: Kingston, N.Y.
Completion date: November 2022
Owner: Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Total building area: 78,000 sq. ft., new addition; 40,000 sq. ft. renovated areas
Architect: FCA
Interior designer: FCA
Construction manager: Turner/Sano-Rubin team
Engineer: Syska Hennessy (MEP/FP), Severud Associates (structural), Behan Planning & Design (landscape design)
Builder: Turner/Sano-Rubin team
