Peekskill Community Hospital has compiled an enviable record of achievement as it approaches its second century of caring. Since its founding in 1889 by a group of women concerned with the welfare of the community. the "Helping Hand Hospital." as it was first known. operated for 77 years on Lower South Street. near the Peekskill Railroad Station. The hospital cared for early farmers. men on the railroad. waterfront laborers. ironworkers. stone masons. and immigrants from all nationalities who settled in the MidHudson Valley River town. The hospital moved in 1966 to its present address in a new facility at 1980 Crompond Road. boasting a certified bed capacity of 114. an intensive care and a maternity unit. an emergency suite. three operating rooms. modern radiology and laboratory departments. and a cheerful coffee and gift shop for visitors. Today. the hospital is staffed by 175 physicians. 570 employees and an auxiliary whose members total over 500.
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