Ellis Hospital

Ellis Hospital is a 438-bed Acute care hospital located in Schenectady, New York, United States, and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. The hospital provides a range of medical services, including Cardiology, Oncology, and Neurology, and is staffed by physicians from Albany Medical College and New York Medical College. Ellis Hospital is also a teaching hospital, providing training for residents from University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the American Hospital Association and the New York State Hospital Association.

● History

Ellis Hospital was founded in 1885 by George Ellis, a Schenectady, New York businessman, and has a long history of providing medical care to the Capital District region. Over the years, the hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new Emergency department in 2005 and a Cancer center in 2010. The hospital has also been at the forefront of medical innovation, with physicians from Ellis Hospital participating in clinical trials with National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society. Ellis Hospital has also collaborated with Schenectady County Community College and Union College to provide training and education for healthcare professionals.

● Services

Ellis Hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including Cardiothoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic surgery. The hospital is also home to a Cancer center that offers Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Surgical oncology services. In addition, Ellis Hospital has a Rehabilitation center that provides Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech therapy services to patients. The hospital also offers Mental health services, including Psychiatry and Psychology, and has a Substance abuse treatment program. Ellis Hospital is also a Stroke center and a Trauma center, and is staffed by physicians from American Academy of Neurology and American College of Surgeons.

● Facilities

Ellis Hospital has a range of facilities, including a Main hospital building that houses the Emergency department, Operating room, and Intensive care unit. The hospital also has a Cancer center building that offers Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy services, as well as a Rehabilitation center that provides Physical therapy and Occupational therapy services. In addition, Ellis Hospital has a Medical office building that houses the offices of physicians from Albany Medical College and New York Medical College. The hospital also has a Parking garage and a Helipad for Emergency medical services.

● Accreditation

Ellis Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the American Hospital Association and the New York State Hospital Association. The hospital is also accredited by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Cardiology, and has been recognized for its quality of care by Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades. Ellis Hospital has also been certified as a Stroke center by The Joint Commission and as a Trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a member of the National Quality Forum and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

● Community_involvement

Ellis Hospital is committed to providing healthcare services to the Capital District region, and has a range of community outreach programs. The hospital offers Health education programs, including Diabetes education and Cardiac rehabilitation, and has a Community health program that provides Health screenings and Health fairs. Ellis Hospital also partners with Schenectady County Community College and Union College to provide training and education for healthcare professionals, and has a Volunteer program that allows community members to get involved in the hospital. The hospital also collaborates with American Red Cross and American Heart Association to provide Blood donations and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

● Leadership_and_governance

Ellis Hospital is led by a Board of directors that includes representatives from Albany Medical Center, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Schenectady, New York community. The hospital is also governed by a Medical staff that includes physicians from Albany Medical College and New York Medical College. The hospital's Chief executive officer is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the hospital, and works closely with the Chief medical officer to ensure the quality of care. Ellis Hospital is also a member of the New York State Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association, and participates in regional and national healthcare initiatives with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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