UTICA, N.Y. – The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has launched a new engagement program aimed at facilitating community involvement in the development of the new downtown hospital. The first step in this multi-phased process is to engage The Paige Group to directly speak with stakeholders in genuine, meaningful dialogue that captures critical interests and concerns.
“This is a complex project and we understand our community’s strong interest and need to further understand how it will impact our region,” said Scott H. Perra, FACHE, president/CEO of MVHS. “We’re pleased that we have reached the stage of development where we can begin to share more information in a clear and timely fashion.”
The Paige Group specializes in public input on a wide variety of economic development and public infrastructure projects.
“We believe strongly in the value of community input and will ensure that there are multiple opportunities to be involved as we move forward,” said The Paige Group President and CEO Nancy Pattarini. “We will accomplish this through a combination of listening sessions, informational presentations, and increased community awareness through key partners such as our local and regional media.”
Outreach formats will include individual meetings, group presentations, and neighborhood and community-wide forums.
The initiative will also include the establishment of a community advisory committee, which will be comprised of key stakeholders who will remain involved throughout the project development process.
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