Columbia Memorial Hospital to Host Chamber Business After Hours

Hudson, NY, – Join the Chamber to see the wonderful facilities at Columbia Memorial Hospital during the Business After Hours on Thursday, April 24. The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Columbia Memorial Hospital is located at 71 Prospect Street in Hudson.

Columbia Memorial serves more than 100,000 residents in Columbia, Greene and Northern Dutchess counties. The hospital focuses on advanced surgery, primary care and health-based education. It is a 192-bed acute care facility. It also operates a 120-bed long-term care site as well as numerous outlying primary care centers and outpatient specialties centers.

The hospital has an advisory board of national experts to enhance their best practices knowledge. They have also invested more than $20 million in new facilities and equipment including surgical instrumentation, patient information systems and medical imaging technologies. The Kellner Wing houses state-of-the-art emergency and surgical departments. An advanced computer system in the Emergency Department reduces patient waiting time and assists doctors and nurses in tracking patient care throughout their stay. It is also being used as a "preparedness tool" to help track health information and identify public health emergencies.

The Hospital has many innovative programs including their Obstetrics Department, which houses the award-winning Family Birth Place. It is one of the most up-to-date birthing centers in the state and was recognized by the American Society of Healthcare Engineers prestigious VISTA Award. Its entire staff is certified in neonatal resuscitation for which they received the Special Delivery Award from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

To learn more about all that Columbia Memorial Hospital offers call 828-8013 or visit their website at www.columbiamemorial.com.

Business After Hours' offer excellent networking opportunities for area business people. All members of the business community are invited to attend this business event. There is no cost to attend but guests are encouraged to contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 if they plan to attend.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County, providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. Those seeking more information concerning the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and membership can contact the Chamber at (518) 828-4417 or visit the website at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.