Health Equity

Behavioral Health

Hepatitis C Elimination

• UHS Behavioral Health provides treatment and care to those who have a comorbidity of Hepatitis C. As of the end of 2024, there are 83 documented Hepatitis C cures through this initiative.

Hepatitis A&B Vaccination

• UHS Behavioral Health teams assess for Hepatitis A and B vaccination and offer these immunizations if there is a preventive care opportunity. In 2024 alone, over 200 vaccines were administered in conjunction with other types of care.

Naloxone Opioid Overdose Prevention Programming

• UHS Behavioral Health works to prevent opioid overdoses and death in the community by training and equipping both community members and professionals on preventive strategies and Naloxone. 
• 2622 Naloxone kits were given in 2024, an increase in kits distributed in 2023 by 43%.

Perinatal Services

Birth Equity

• UHS issues a survey to families with infants who have had a 3-120 day NICU stay in an attempt to improve breastfeeding rates and better understand their perceptions on the inclusive, equitable care they received.

Childbirth Education Classes

• UHS offers four separate one-session classes related to the perinatal journey. These are free of charge, in person, and open to the public: Prepared Childbirth, Prenatal Breastfeeding, Getting Ready for Baby, and Baby Safety. Visit nyuhs.org/classes-events to learn more.

Lactation Programming

• UHS is actively working to close the racial gap in willingness to breastfeed. Though our Lactation Consultants as a key part of our Perinatal Care Team, we are focused on educating, coaching, and empowering new Moms with the right tools to be able to successfully breastfeed. 

Supply Chain Inclusivity

Access to Appropriate Care and Resources

• UHS offers wheelchair-accessible medical beds and chairs, ensuring patients with mobility challenges are comfortably accommodated.
• Adjustable medical devices are provided in a range of sizes to cater to diverse body types, ensuring optimal comfort and effectiveness. 
• For patients with visual or hearing impairments, UHS supplies assistive devices to facilitate communication and ease of care.
• The system also ensures culturally appropriate medical supplies and communication tools, acknowledging the diverse backgrounds of its patient population.
• Gender-neutral medical supplies and clothing are made available, fostering an inclusive environment where patients of all genders feel respected and cared for. 

Inclusive Hair Care and Hygiene Products

• Not every patient has the same hair care and hygiene supply needs. To be inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of our patients, UHS offers a variety of shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lotions, and other supplies that are specifically tailored to accommodate all complexions and hair types

Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

• It is the policy of UHS to provide equal employment and care to all persons without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status or genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other basis that would be in violation of Federal, New York State or local law.  View open positions at nyuhscareers.org.

Health-Related Social Needs

Food Security

• UHS assesses for Food Insecurity. To address identified concerns, UHS employs a Food Security Coordinator who maintains the UHS Food Pantry and coordinates multiple Food Insecurity programs like the Produce Prescription Program, VINES partnerships, and more. 

Intimate Partner Violence

• UHS assesses for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), often called Domestic Violence. Individuals identified to be at high risk for IPV are connected to a Care Coordinator and provided discrete resources for specialized follow up related to crime victim’s assistance and domestic violence survivor supports. 

Transportation Coordination

• UHS assesses for Transportation Coordination needs and works in conjunction with community resources to promote access to care. UHS employs a Transportation Coordination team to help organize rides and eliminate barriers to care. 

Gender Inclusivity

Gender Neutral Restrooms

• UHS has replaced the signage for public facing restrooms throughout UHS facilities from specified gender restrooms to “All Gender Restroom(s)” to promote a more inclusive and safer environment for patients and staff.

Gender Project

• UHS has updated our medical records system to include options for individuals who identify as non-binary, ensuring both legal sex and gender can be accurately captured.

How to contact a Care Coordinator

• 
  Call Wilson Medical Center at (607) 763-6000
  OR 
• Binghamton General Hospital at (607) 762-2200
  • Ask for a care coordinator

Mental Health 

• Mobile Crisis Service (makes visits to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis)
  • (607) 766-1369 or click here
• Mental Health Hotline 
  • 988

Addiction Services

• Addiction Center of Broome County 
  • (607) 723-7308 or click here
• UHS New Horizons Alcohol & Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
  • (607) 762-2901 or click here

Local Food Pantries 

• CHOW: dial 211 OR 1-800-901-2180
• Broome County food pantries
• Chenango County food pantries
• Southern Tier food pantries
• Central New York food pantries
• New York State food pantries

To view a list of all Emergency & Community Resources in Broome County, click here.

UHS Delaware Valley Hospital

• Certificate of Need (CON) Application 
• HEIA Data Tables
• HEIA Template
• HEIA Requirement Criteria
• HEIA Conflict of Interest