For decades, residents of Columbia, Greene and surrounding counties have faced a frustrating reality when it comes to healthcare. Options were limited, wait times were long and many found themselves heading to Albany or even New York City just to get the care they needed. But that’s changing—and fast. The post-pandemic migration that reshaped our towns also brought new businesses, new investments and, most importantly, new energy into local healthcare. Columbia County, home to one of the oldest populations per capita in the Empire State, needs expanded care for aging residents. At the same time, an influx of young families…
