Vassar Brothers Medical Center
45 Reade Pl · Poughkeepsie, New York 12601-3947Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC), part of Nuvance Health, is a 365-bed acute care hospital located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Founded in 1887, it serves as a regional medical hub offering comprehensive services including a Level II Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Institute, a Cancer Institute, and advanced surgical capabilities including robotic surgery. Known for its patient-centered care and modern facilities, VBMC is recognized for high performance in various specialties and holds a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency area
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, designated Primary Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, comprehensive cardiac services including interventional cardiology
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (845) 437-3121 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level II Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, dedicated pediatric emergency area
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Vassar Brothers Medical Center's current wait.

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