History
Benedictine Hospital opened its doors in 1901 as “Our Lady of Victory Sanitarium and Training School for Nurses and Domestics.” Staffed by four Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey, the hospital was established in response to the needs of the elderly, indigent, and chronically ill. The seven-bed hospital, which was set up in a small house on West Chestnut Street, soon gave way to a 1906 building at the present site on Mary’s Avenue. The hospital building at that time accommodated 36 patients.
Today, Benedictine Hospital is a progressive, fully accredited 150-bed acute care facility serving the growing and ever changing needs of the Northern Hudson Valley. With numerous building expansions over the years, Benedictine has kept pace with countless medical advances and new health care challenges. The hospital remains faithful to its mission and proud tradition of Benedictine hospitality and holistic care.
