A Billion Reasons to #KeepCareClose at SUNY Downstate.
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Governor Kathy Hochul visited SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University on June 17, 2025, to announce a transformative investment of $1 billion in capital funding aimed at revitalizing its University Hospital. This historic commitment—a blend of $750 million secured through the 2024–26 New York State budgets and additional annual allocations—will support extensive infrastructure upgrades, the transition to private patient rooms, a modernized emergency department, and the construction of a new ambulatory surgery center while preserving vital inpatient and outpatient services including maternity and kidney transplant care .
During her remarks, Governor Hochul emphasized that “Every New Yorker deserves access to innovative, high‑quality care," noting that this infusion “will lead to a brighter future for this community” by addressing longstanding mechanical and facility deficiencies and ensuring Downstate’s long‑term sustainability through community-informed planning .
SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., lauded the investment as crucial for maintaining Downstate’s role as Brooklyn’s academic medical center. The university’s president, Dr. Wayne J. Riley, and community representatives reiterated that the funding marks a pivotal turning point—prioritizing equity, modern patient care, and the stability of essential services.
Downstate’s new #KeepCareClose awareness campaign highlights exceptional healthcare right here in Brooklyn
We are excited to introduce our innovative new initiative, #KeepCareClose—a grassroots awareness campaign highlighting the proximity of healthcare access right here in Brooklyn at University Hospital at Downstate (UHD).
#KeepCareClose is more than just a campaign; it is the connecting of a shared belief that our patients, neighbors, friends, and families deserve exceptional, high-quality care right here at home, without the need to travel far.
We're the only SUNY academic medical center in New York City. More NYC physicians have trained at Downstate than any other medical school, anywhere.
You don't have to look far to see Downstate's influence. More NYC physicians have trained here than at any other medical school.
We provide compassionate, comprehensive and accessible healthcare to one of the world's most vibrant and diverse communities.
