The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Bank of America grant aids hospital project
Bank of America is awarding a $250,000grant to Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) to support the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art medical center in downtown Utica.
UTICA, N.Y. >> Bank of America is awarding a $250,000 grant to Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) to support the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art medical center in downtown Utica.
This funding enables MVHS to replace its two aging hospital buildings with a new facility that will significantly improve patient care including updated emergency room facilities and redesigned inpatient units. The project is expected to break ground in late 2019 and will be completed by 2022.
As one of the largest employers in the Mohawk Valley, Bank of America is committed to the economic development and success of the region. Bank of America employs more than 600 people in Utica, and these employees are engaged in and dedicated to the local community, volunteering more than 7,000 hours annually.
“Bank of America is thrilled to be a part of Utica’s downtown transformation through our $250,000 grant to Mohawk Valley Health System of Utica,” said Michael Brunner, Syracuse market president for Bank of America. “This landmark construction project will spark what is sure to be an exciting future for the city of Utica, and will provide area residents with the most advanced medical care available in one centrallylocated hospital. Bank of America has been and will continue to be a committed community partner with the mission of aiding in the economic and workforce development of the areas we serve.”
“We deeply appreciate Bank of America’s partnership; this grant will allow us to break ground on our new, cutting-edge medical center, bringing resources and medical technology needed by the Mohawk Valley community,” said Darlene Stromstad, FACHE, president/CEO of Mohawk Valley Health System. “Bank of America’s commitment to this project reflects their dedication to Utica’s physical health and economic health. With their help, MVHS will be a major part of the downtown restoration effort.”