Highland community health hub in Barryville
Summary
Highland leaders are building a nonprofit health hub in the old Dr. DeBouli practice on Route 97 with four exam rooms, EMS triage partnerships, and SUNY Sullivan nursing workforce connections. They want the county to fund the first year's rent — about 12 months — to get the doors open. Legislators back the model but want to avoid creating a permanent dependency on county dollars.
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Last discussed Jun 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is being asked to cover roughly a year of rent as a one-time catalyst; members have already committed some discretionary funds, including $5,000.
Residents of Highland, the western river corridor, and neighboring rural communities who currently drive long distances or skip care entirely.
None identified, though legislators noted discretionary dollars spent here are unavailable to other community needs.
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