Governor Hochul Announces Beam Signing of New Hospital in Chautauqua County

Kaleida Health President and CEO Don Boyd said, "Today is a historic day for Northern Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. The future Northern Chautauqua Hospital represents our shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home. We are grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul for her unwavering support of this transformative project, and we thank the residents of Chautauqua County and our community partners whose advocacy, perseverance and belief in this vision helped make this day possible. By leveraging the Kaleida Health network, we are creating stronger connections to specialized services across Western New York, while ensuring patients and families can receive exceptional care in their own community for generations to come."

Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. President and CEO Kenneth Morris said, "Today's milestone reflects the determination of a community that never stopped believing in the need for access to exceptional healthcare close to home. We are grateful to Governor Hochul, Kaleida Health, our former and current Board of Directors, employees, providers, union partners, and the residents of this community who - together - have been steadfast advocates in moving this project forward. While we're celebrating the progress of a new 133,000-square-foot hospital, what matters most is what it will mean for our patients: expanded access to advanced healthcare services, a more connected and seamless experience for patients and families, and a healthier future for the entire community."