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TOPIC FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023

Medical Office Building/Ambulatory Surgery Center Update

 Central Utica Building (CUB), a group of local physicians, are developing the medical office building/ambulatory surgery center (MOB/ASC) at 601 State Street. Construction is well underway and is anticipated to be complete by the end of February 2024, with the opening date to be determined by regulatory approvals.

The MOB will house CNY Cardiology (the building owners) as well as provide office space to other physician practices, particularly those that support major product lines of MVHS, based on community need: Endoscopy, Stroke and Neurovascular, Surgery, etc.

The ASC, to be named Mohawk Valley Surgery Center, is a new service for MVHS and will provide a space for same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures. ASCs have transformed the outpatient experience by providing a convenient alternative to hospital-based outpatient procedures. There will be four operating rooms in the ASC.

In addition to the MOB and ASC, the building will contain Medical Imaging services (CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, Pet Scan and General Radiology), the MVHS Pharmacy and an outpatient Lab Service Center.

Last week, the New York State Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest court, ruled in favor of the Oneida County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) in the eminent domain case involving the former O’Brien Plumbing building at 411 Columbia Street in Utica which means that the OCIDA can move forward with purchasing the property through eminent domain. The is the last property needed to complete the parking lot adjacent to the MOB/ASC. It is important as having a parking lot adjacent to the building is not only a convenience issue, but a safety issue for patients, particularly in cold, icy months.

Just the Facts Archive

MOB/ASC Update – 12.19.23

MVHS Wynn Hospital Visitation – 12.12.23

Winter Parking Plan – 12.5.23

Safety, Security and Winter Parking – 11.28.23

St. Elizabeth Reuse Public Meeting – 11.21.23

Wynn Hospital Parking and Directions – 11.14.23

Wynn Hospital Updates – 11.7.23

Wynn Hospital Now Open – 10.31.23

Important Public Information for Wynn Move – 10.24.23

Important Closure Dates for Wynn Move – 10.17.23

Drone Window Cleaning – 10.10.23

Furniture Deliveries – 10.3.23

MRI Now Live – 9.26.23

Skyline Signage – 9.19.23

EmployeeFest 9.12.23

Fence Removal 9.5.23

Security 8.29.23

MRI Delivery – 8.15.23

ESD Flooring – 8.8.23

Orientation to the Wynn Hospital – 8.1.23

Surface Parking Work – 7.25.23

Wayfinding – 7.18.23

Meyda Lighting – 7.11.23

Landscaping has begun – 6.27.23 

Let’s Stop the Rumor Mill! – 6.20.23

Integrated ORs – 6.13.23

Wynn Hospital Training – 6.6.23 

Generators – 5.30.23

Major Gift Announcements – 5.23.23

 OMH_DOH Walkthrough – 5.16.23 

Final Safety Week – 5.9.23

Gilbane OpEd – 5.2.23

Exterior Work Continuing – 4.25.23

Vendor Onboarding – 4.18.23

Emergency Room Essentially Complete – 4.11.23

Team Stations – 4.4.23

Loading Dock – 3.28.23

Psychiatric Unit Patient Rooms – 3.21.23

Emergency Preparedness – 3.14.23

Delivery of IT Equipment – 3.7.23

Psychiatric Unit Construction Details – 2.28.23

New Lockers in Wynn – 2.21.23

Rumor Control Maternal Child Services – 2.14.23

Furniture Vendor Selected – 2.7.23

Rolling Completion Punchlist Program – 1.31.23

Supplies – 1.24.23

Glass Usage – 1.17.23

Millwork Progress – 1.10.23

Preinstalled Door Hardware – 1.3.23

Tile Installation – 12.20.22

ASCOM Nurse Call System – 12.13.22

HVAC Testing – 12.6.22

Specialized Flooring – 11.29.22

Room Progress – 11.22.22

Westmoreland School Tour – 11.15.22

Medical Imaging Lead Lined Walls – 11.8.22

Glazing Exterior Facade – 11.1.22

Snow Melt – 10.25.22

Curb Installation – 10.18.22

Ligature Risk Team – 10.11.22

Department Transition Process – 10.4.22

Highway Signage – 9.27.22

Pizza Oven – 9.20.22

Construction Quality Control – 9.13.22

Interesting Archeological Find – 9.6.22

Pharmacy Clean Room – 8.30.22

The Hulk – 8.23.22

Parking Garage – 8.16.22

Chair Furniture Fair – 8.9.22

Bob on the Job Security – 8.2.22

Last Hoist Dissembled – 7.26.22

Is the Hospital Sinking – 7.19.22

MHU Bathrooms – 7.12.22

Ops Readiness Team Sessions – 7.5.22

Why just one hospital – 6.28.22

Why do we need a new hospital – 6.21.22

New MVHS Brand and Logo – 6.14.22

OR AirFRAME Ceilings – 6.7.22

Finalizing ED and ICU Rooms – 5.31.22 

Paralleling Switchgear – 5.24.22

Is it Big Enough? – 5.17.22

Elevators – 5.10.22

Construction Safety Week – 5.3.22

Desiccant Dehumidifier – 4.26.22  

Equipment and Material Storage – 4.19.22

One Million Man Hours Worked 4.12.22

WIC Panel and Tour – 4.5.22

Air Handling Units – 3.29.22

Safety in the Behavioral Health Unit – 3.22.22

Roof Davits – 3.15.22

Women in Construction Week – 2022

Creating a Safe Worksite During the Winter – 3.1.22

Behavioral Health – 2.22.22

Sanctuary – 2.15.22

Behavioral Health Bathoom PODS – 2.8.22

Imaging Services Relocating to MOB/ASC 2.1.22

Medical Office Buidling/ Ambulatory Surgery Center – 1.25.22

Ops Readiness Update and Mock Rooms –  1.18.22

Parking Garage Eminent Domain Lawsuit Dismissed – 1.11.22

Happy New Year – 1.4.22