Eight of the network’s hospitals are now unified under a single hospital license. Network evolution will improve and streamline quality, safety and coordination of care for patients across the Hudson Valley
VALHALLA, NY – July 15, 2026 – Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) today announced that eight of its hospitals have been unified under a single hospital license, an administrative change that will help WMCHealth operate as a more connected health system. Doctors, nurses and care teams will be able to share information more easily, coordinate care faster and better support patients who need advanced services across the network.
Patients will continue to receive care from the same physicians and caregivers at the same local hospitals. WMCHealth employee pay, benefits, seniority and day-to-day work responsibilities will remain the same.
“This unification strengthens our ability to deliver safe, high-quality and consistent care for every patient we serve,” said David Lubarsky, MD, MBA, FASA, President and Chief Executive Officer of WMCHealth. “While nearly all of these changes are expected to take place behind the scenes, the benefits for patients, physicians and employees will be felt every day.”
The change includes:
- HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY
- Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY
- Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY
- St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY
- St. Josephs Place skilled nursing facility in Port Jervis, NY
Margaretville Hospital is not part of this integration to preserve its Critical Access Hospital designation, and most of the network’s nursing homes are also excluded. MidHudson Regional Hospital already operates as a division of Westchester Medical Center.
The integration will help patients benefit more directly from WMCHealth’s network-wide resources and specialized services while continuing to receive care locally.
WMCHealth is also advancing plans to unify its electronic medical record (EMR) platform across all hospitals, in alignment with New York State’s Safety Net Transformation Grant strategy to improve stability and quality across safety net providers. A unified EMR will give clinical teams consistent, real-time patient information to support faster, better-informed decisions.
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