Group Working To Help Save Cherry Valley Health Center
By DARLA M. YOUNGS
CHERRY VALLEY
A committee formed at the suggestion of Cherry Valley Town Supervisor Thomas Garretson began work in January to identify solutions that would allow Cherry Valley Community Health Center services to continue. Lisa Hershey, tapped to lead the committee, indicated in an e-mail on Monday, April 21 that Garretson, who is also the chair of the health center’s Board of Directors, is collaborating with committee members on potential solutions to ensure that the health center remains open.
The problem? The health center’s annual revenue is less than the annual costs for the services. The gap is estimated to be $150,000.00-$250,000.00. In February 2025, the health center’s expenses totaled $82,613.00, with just $58,094.00 in revenue, according to the Town Board meeting minutes of March 13, 2025.
According to Hershey, the Town of Cherry Valley owns the health center building at 2 Main Street, maintains it and holds the Article 28 certification as a diagnostic facility from the New York State Department of Health. Article 28 of the New York State Public Health Law establishes the framework for the state’s healthcare facilities.
