World-Renowned Care Delivered Locally
Dutchess County residents don’t have to travel to New York City or Albany for specialized and innovative healthcare. With advancements in medical technology and a strong workforce, patients have more options than ever for dynamic, high-quality care locally.
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, operated by Nuvance Health, recently built a 752,000-square-foot patient pavilion; becoming the largest construction project in the City of Poughkeepsie. Featuring nearly 300 private rooms and state-of-the-art technology, this investment of around $500 million has made it one of the most patient-centric and advanced medical facilities in the country.
Today, there are more than 1,200 Physicians (including Physicians Assistants) and over 800 Specialists offering a wide range of healthcare services to Dutchess County residents. Combined with easy accessibility to global healthcare hubs like New York City and beyond, Dutchess County provides its residents and workforce local, expert care that allows us all to spend less time traveling to and from appointments and more time enjoying the important things in life.
Read more about Dutchess County's rise of healthcare in the inaugural issue of our magazine
1,200+
Physicians including Physician Assistants
800+
Medical Specialists including Surgeons, Chiropractors and Optometrists
2,500
people employed by Nuvance Health (Dutchess County's largest employer)
$247M
contributed in economic activity by Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Hospitals you need, when you need them
Home to two Level II Trauma Centers and groundbreaking medical facilities, Dutchess County's hospitals are fully equipped for your medical needs
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center is the only hospital in the Mid-Hudson Valley with advanced neuro-interventional surgery expertise available 24/7 and the Mid-Hudson Valley's first and only cardiothoracic surgery center
- In 2022, Westchester Medical Center announced the investment of $3 million to expand behavioral health services at MidHudson Regional Hospital
- Northern Dutchess is the first hospital-based birthing center in New York State
Vassar Brothers Medical Center MidHudson Regional Hospital Northern Dutchess Hospital
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Health Science Innovation in Dutchess County
The culmination of talent, education, startup support and Dutchess County opportunity can easily be found in the groundbreaking innovations of local companies such as Unlimited Tomorrow and Accessadoor. Learn more about the regional and global impact our 2019 Innovation Challenge Winners continue to have.
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