Niagara County’s only full-service hospital begins a $53M renovation program after state approval. The first phase includes wound center, vascular lab and surgical suites. Future work entails a 430-car garage, ICU expansion, upgraded maternity wing and new telemetry system.
Niagara County’s sole full-service hospital system has secured state regulatory clearance to proceed with a multiyear capital improvement initiative valued at $53 million. State health authorities have authorized initial construction valued at $6.5 million, enabling immediate commencement of work across multiple medical specialties at the Tenth Street campus facility.
First-phase improvements focus on establishing specialized treatment centers and expanding clinical capacity within the existing hospital structure. Ground-level renovations will accommodate a wound care facility incorporating hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a partnership with a national specialty provider, alongside a dedicated vascular surgery center developed in collaboration with University at Buffalo medical faculty. Upper-floor modifications will create surgical consultation suites equipped with examination and minor procedure capabilities, plus private practice spaces for cardiology and gastroenterology specialists.
Subsequent construction phases scheduled through 2027 encompass significant infrastructure enhancements. Plans include a 430-vehicle parking structure with direct hospital access, expansion of intensive care step-down capacity by 12 beds, comprehensive upgrades to surgical and maternity units, hospital-wide cardiac monitoring system installation, backup power generation replacement, and general facility improvements.
The medical center serves as Niagara County’s exclusive provider of round-the-clock surgical services across general, vascular, and orthopedic specialties, maternity care including emergency cesarean deliveries, and inpatient mental health treatment for adults.
The facility also operates the region’s only medical oncology program through a partnership with a Buffalo-based cancer center, while maintaining 24-hour cardiac catheterization capabilities in coordination with regional health systems. Information about the approval was released by hospital administration.