As officials at Auburn Memorial Hospital work to bring the organization out of bankruptcy, they are also opening a new satellite office for women's health diagnostic services.
AMH on Friday announced it will be receiving a $500,000 state grant to help secure a digital mammography machine for the new women's diagnostic center, which is located on the lower level of 615 N. Seward Avenue. With the past two months, the hospital began renting space in the building from Women's Health Specialists, which operates a practice there. Previously, that practice had rented some equipment from the hospital.
The AMH diagnostic center should be fully functioning by the end of September. The hospital plans to hold a grand opening event at some point, too.
In addition to the digital mammography services, the diagnostic center will offer ultrasounds, dexascans (used to determine bone density) and laboratory services. Hospital clinicians experienced in women's health care will provide the services.
“It's a specific focus on coordinated services for women,” hospital spokeswoman Beverly Miller said. “They can quickly get the tests they need for increased peace of mind.”
In a press release, AMH Chief Executive Officer Scott Berlucchi said the center “will enormously enhance the quality of services we can offer to the women of our community.”
Hospital officials thanked state Assembly Gary Finch, R-Springport, for helping to secure the funds. That $500,000 allocation is on top of another $500,000 included in the state budget that was secured by state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette.
Those funds have been used on the hospital's financial turnaround efforts.
AMH also is using $4.4 million in matching state funds from the New York HEAL II program for major building improvements.
“(Nozzolio and Finch) have been tireless advocates for the hospital and good friends,” Berlucchi said. “With their help, we will continue to fulfill our mission: to provide compassionate, quality care to our community.”
Mounting debts forced AMH to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April. The hospital expects to emerge from bankruptcy within six to nine months.
The AMH diagnostic center should be fully functioning by the end of September. The hospital plans to hold a grand opening event at some point, too.
In addition to the digital mammography services, the diagnostic center will offer ultrasounds, dexascans (used to determine bone density) and laboratory services. Hospital clinicians experienced in women's health care will provide the services.
“It's a specific focus on coordinated services for women,” hospital spokeswoman Beverly Miller said. “They can quickly get the tests they need for increased peace of mind.”
In a press release, AMH Chief Executive Officer Scott Berlucchi said the center “will enormously enhance the quality of services we can offer to the women of our community.”
Hospital officials thanked state Assembly Gary Finch, R-Springport, for helping to secure the funds. That $500,000 allocation is on top of another $500,000 included in the state budget that was secured by state Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-Fayette.
Those funds have been used on the hospital's financial turnaround efforts.
AMH also is using $4.4 million in matching state funds from the New York HEAL II program for major building improvements.
“(Nozzolio and Finch) have been tireless advocates for the hospital and good friends,” Berlucchi said. “With their help, we will continue to fulfill our mission: to provide compassionate, quality care to our community.”
Mounting debts forced AMH to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April. The hospital expects to emerge from bankruptcy within six to nine months.
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