Speaker Menin announces $25 million for Bellevue Hospital psychiatric expansion
Speaker Menin announces over $25 million allocated to Bellevue Hospital to modernize and expand its adult psychiatric department, adding about 40 inpatient beds.
Speaking of affordability, the council also had a very significant announcement yesterday.
I was so thrilled that so many colleagues were able to join.
We announced that we allocated more than $25 million to Bellevue Hospital to modernize and expand their adult psychiatric department.
Our funding is going to add approximately 40 inpatient beds, helping the hospital.
Yes.
Yes, thank you, Councilmember Maloney, for leading the cheering on this.
It's a very important project.
Helping the hospital fulfill its function as a primary psychiatric institution for lower Manhattan and really unparalleled in the city.
Last year alone, Bellevue treated more than 11,000 adult psychiatric emergency patients with that unit operating at 98% occupancy.
No New Yorker should be forced to linger in pain during their most vulnerable moments, let alone in a crowded emergency room.
They should be met with immediate care, and that's what this investment will help ensure.