LeChase Construction to build four-story addition to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital

Walton, NY LeChase Construction Services is building a four-story addition to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, that will consolidate services into a Medical Neighborhood.

The structure, with a façade of insulated metal panels and aluminum-framed glass, will become the tallest building in the town upon its completion, expected in fall 2027. Once finished, the Medical Neighborhood will bring expanded primary and specialty care, advanced diagnostics, modernized clinical spaces, and new wellness and education programming all under one roof for the people of Delaware County.

Chianis + Anderson Architects is designing the project, which broke ground in October.

“LeChase is gratified to continue our partnership with United Health Services to help advance healthcare throughout the region,” said project executive Paul Klinko. “With our vast experience and deep expertise in building and renovating hospitals and other healthcare facilities, we understand the importance of applying the highest standards of construction to ensure patient safety and comfort.” 

LeChase also recently completed renovations and construction of the new tower at the UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, N.Y. That expansion received a 2025 Regional Best Project award in the healthcare category from ENR New York, a publication widely regarded as an authority on the industry.

According to UHS, the Delaware Valley expansion is designed to transform care delivery in the region by uniting advanced services, modern technology and a patient-centered environment under one roof. The Medical Neighborhood will include:

• A new medical unit housing 25 private rooms with full ensuite bathrooms;

• Primary care and specialty services with 12 additional exam rooms ;

• An expanded physical and occupational therapy facility that will include a skills lab complete with a model apartment and vehicle;

• An updated and expanded laboratory;

• A simulation lab for training and enhancing critical skills; and a

• Collaborative community space

In an announcement of the groundbreaking, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital president and CEO Rolland “Boomer” Bojo said, “Healthcare is rapidly advancing and our commitment to rural care in Delaware County has never been stronger. Having a modern facility that keeps pace with those advancements will go a long way to improving critical metrics like patient safety and quality and enhancing the overall patient experience.”

UHS said the addition will consolidate a wide range of services, including:

• Primary medical care

• Specialty medical services

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

• Laboratory and blood-draw services

• Building services and support functions

The services are now provided in buildings located throughout the campus along Stockton Ave. (Rte. 206). Once the Medical Neighborhood is completed, crews will raze the current primary care building.