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ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

ELIZABETHTOWN, NY · EIN 141364513 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE E22Z · Health Care · Very Large (>$50M) · ech.org
revenue
$86.0M
expenses
$66.5M
net assets
$81.9M
employees
436
volunteers
5
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTHCARE WITH SKILL, COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Elizabethtown Community Hospital is a critical access hospital providing emergency, inpatient, rehabilitation, and specialty care to rural communities in Essex County and the Adirondack Park region of New York. As part of the University of Vermont Health system, it operates multiple primary care centers and delivers services including oncology, radiology, and physical therapy. The hospital emphasizes local access to care, medical innovation, and community wellness.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $10.48M
    CLINIC SERVICES:ECH OPERATES THE ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, WESTPORT HEALTH CENTER LOCATED IN WESTPORT,NY, THE HIGH PEAKS HEALTH CENTER LOCATED IN WILMINGTON, NY, THE SMITH HOUSE HEALTH CENTER LOCATED IN WILLSBORO, NY, THE AU SABLE FORKS HEALTH CENTER, LOCATED IN AU SABLE FORKS, NY, AND CROWN POINT HEALTH CENTER, LOCATED IN CROWN POINT, NY. ECH OPERATES AN OUTPATIENT CHEMOTHERAPY PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES UPDATED INFUSION EQUIPMENT MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND EFFICIENT METHODS FOR CHEMOTHERAPY AND BLOOD-RELATED INFUSIONS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW SPECIALIZED VENTILATING HOOD ENABLES THE PREPARATION OF CHEMOTHERAPY SOLUTIONS ON-SITE. THIS IS A GREAT CONVENIENCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS, SAVING THEM THE 90-MINUTE ROUND-TRIP DRIVE TO THE CLOSEST CHEMOTHERAPY FACILITY.
  2. #2 $14.27M
    EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES:ECH'S PRIOR YEARS EXPANSION OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM ADDED NEW STATE OF THE ART TRAUMA ROOMS, A TELEMENTRY SYSTEM FOR PATENT MONITORING, A REGISTRATION AREA DESIGNED FOR PATIENT PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY AND NEW WAITING AREAS FOR FAMILIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES.THE HOSPITAL OPERATES AN ALL-DIGITAL RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, ALLOWING TECHNOLOGISTS TO OBTAIN PATIENT IMAGES ANYWHERE IN THE HOSPITAL. IN THE EVENT OF A SIGNIFICANT EMERGENCY WITH MULTIPLE TRAUMAS, THE UNIT CAN BE USED ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING. WHEN THE HOSPITAL IS FACED WITH AN UNUSUAL SURGE IN EMERGENCY ROOM TRAUMA CASES, HOSPITAL PROCEDURES ENABLE STAFF TO TRIAGE IN NONTRADITIONAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITAL.
named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Au Sable Forks Health Center
Community health center in Au Sable Forks, NY delivering essential primary care services to rural populations
Crown Point Health Center
Primary care facility in Crown Point, NY focused on accessible, community-centered health services
Elizabethtown Community Health Center
Primary care center offering outpatient services including preventive care, disease management, and wellness education in Elizabethtown, NY
Emergency Room Services
24/7 emergency care with state-of-the-art trauma rooms, telemetry monitoring, digital radiology, and surge capacity protocols
High Peaks Health Center
Primary care facility in Wilmington, NY serving the High Peaks region with comprehensive outpatient services
Outpatient Chemotherapy Program
On-site chemotherapy and blood-related infusion services with specialized equipment and ventilated hoods for safe preparation of treatments
Rehabilitation Services
Physical therapy and rehabilitation care provided at multiple locations including Ticonderoga
Smith House Health Center
Primary care center in Willsboro, NY offering family medicine and preventive health services
Westport Health Center
Community-based primary care center in Westport, NY providing accessible health services to residents of the central Adirondacks
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Diagnostic Testing and Imaging Services 1 activity
    • Delivers diagnostic imaging and laboratory services
      Provides diagnostic testing including blood draws, X-rays, MRI imaging, and operates an all-digital radiology department enabling mobile imaging throughout the hospital, including during mass trauma events.
  • Community Health Center Services 1 activity
    • Delivers preventative and primary care services
      Provides personalized preventative care, family planning, wellness education, disease management, and primary care through six community health centers across Essex County.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Operates critical access hospital and primary care centers
      Operates a critical access hospital with facilities in Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga, and six primary care centers serving Essex County and the Adirondack Park region, providing essential health services to rural communities.
  • Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
    • Provides emergency and trauma care
      Delivers emergency medical services for trauma, injuries, and sudden illness, supported by an expanded emergency room with modern trauma rooms, a telemetry system for patient monitoring, and protocols to triage patients in nontraditional areas during surges.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
    • Provides hospice and remote patient monitoring
      Offers hospice services and remote patient monitoring, including virtual visits and remote heart monitoring, to support patients in home and community settings.
  • Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
    • Provides inpatient, rehabilitation, and specialty care
      Offers inpatient care, rehabilitation services, and specialized treatment for cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and orthopedic issues, supported by access to medical innovations and research.
  • Comprehensive Cancer Care and Survivorship 1 activity
    • Provides outpatient chemotherapy services
      Offers outpatient chemotherapy services with on-site preparation of chemotherapy solutions, reducing patient travel by eliminating the need for a 90-minute round-trip to the nearest facility.
  • Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care 1 activity
    • Provides pediatric and family-centered care
      Offers supportive, family-centered pediatric care delivered by dedicated pediatric specialists, including prenatal home care, virtual visits, and remote heart monitoring.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$86.02M
Contributions & grants$538K1%
Program service revenue$82.04M95%
Investment income$679K1%
Other revenue$2.77M
expenses
Total expenses$66.47M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$108.44M
Cash$13.11M
Investments$51.65M
Liabilities$26.57M
Net assets$81.88M
Liquid reserves11.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +29.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR DAVID CLAUSS MEDICAL DIRECTOR - FORMER 1 $709K
IL CHON CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 40 $628K
DR JASON SANDERS UVMMG PRESIDENT & CEO 1 $604K
BOB ORTMYER PRESIDENT & CEO 25 $425K
AMY PUTNAM VP MEDICAL GROUP NETWORK DEPARTMENTS 1 $340K
SCOTT COMEAU CFO 10 $311K
MATTHEW NOLAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $270K
JULIE TROMBLEE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER 40 $228K
GRANT MARTIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 40 $227K
JOHN REMILLARD PRESIDENT - FORMER 0 $227K
NANCY CAFFREY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 40 $216K
JAMES L'EPISCOPO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT 40 $210K
REBECCA SIMARD REGISTERED NURSE 40 $189K
FRANK COOLIDGE REGISTERED NURSE 40 $188K
board members · 11
  • ALAN JONES — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES WALTER LENDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID SHELMEDINE — CHAIR
  • EVAN GEORGE — SECRETRARY
  • JOSEPH BOGARDUS PHD — TREASURER
  • LYNNE REALE — BOARD MEMBER
  • MEGAN MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROLAND ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN CACCHIO — VICE CHAIR
  • SUSAN ALLOTT — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERRI MORSE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • University of Vermont Health Network — Member of the University of Vermont Health academic health system, enabling access to medical innovations and research.
  • University of Vermont Health Network Network — Member of the University of Vermont Health Network.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Care Close to Home
    methodology: care_close_to_home
    By integrating rural healthcare delivery with an academic health system, the hospital maintains local access to advanced medical innovations and research, improving continuity and reducing patient burden. This approach sustains high-quality care in a rural setting because proximity increases utilization and adherence.
  • Patient and Family-Centered Care Model
    methodology: patient-centered_care
    By designing care delivery around input from patients and families, the hospital increases responsiveness and trust, leading to more effective and personalized health outcomes. This approach works because involving patients and families in care planning improves adherence, satisfaction, and clinical results.
  • Personalized Preventative and Lifecycle Care
    methodology: personalized_preventative_care
    By delivering personalized, accessible preventative care and adapting services to life-stage needs through home-based and virtual models, the hospital supports long-term health and early intervention. This strategy improves outcomes because continuous, tailored care increases patient engagement and reduces disease progression.