Westchester Medical Center honored one of Westchester County’s most esteemed leaders recently by naming its primary hospital concourse after former New York State Lieutenant Governor and Westchester County Executive, Alfred B. DelBello.
In a heartfelt ceremony attended by elected officials and community stakeholders, the grand corridor connecting the Westchester Medical Center tower lobby with its Ambulatory Care Pavilion was named the Alfred B. DelBello Concourse. This critical gateway will also link Westchester Medical Center’s main tower and Ambulatory Care Pavilion to the new five-story Critical Care Tower, which is currently under construction.
The bright and welcoming Alfred B. DelBello Concourse includes a gift shop, eateries, and is home to Westchester Medical Center’s Caregiver Center, which provides a supportive environment and services for patients and their families.
Honoring a Legacy
DelBello, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 80, played a pivotal role in the establishment of Westchester Medical Center.
“The naming is a testament to Alfred DelBello’s enduring legacy and his commitment to our community,” said Michael D. Israel, President and CEO of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). “This Alfred B. DelBello Concourse will serve as a lasting tribute to his vision and dedication, inspiring all who pass through it.”
Zubeen Shroff, Board Chair of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation and Trustee of the Westchester Medical Center Foundation, emphasized the significance of naming the concourse after DelBello.
“Alfred DelBello grasped the vision, decades ago, of a state-of-the-art hospital serving the Hudson Valley,” said Shroff. “He shepherded this hospital to life, convincing the public of the need for a tertiary—and ultimately quaternary—care hospital in the county and creatively overcoming political and financial obstacles.”
Alfred DelBello started his political career as a Yonkers City Council member and later became the city’s mayor. He was Westchester County Executive from 1974 to 1982 and New York’s Lieutenant Governor from 1983 to 1985. DelBello also served as the Board Chair of the Westchester County Health Care Corporation.
Regional Centerpiece for Exceptional Care
The Alfred B. DelBello Concourse is part of the Westchester Medical Center’s ongoing transformation, which includes the $220 million Critical Care Tower set to be completed in 2026. The 162,000 square-foot, five-story tower will feature 128 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms equipped with the latest medical technologies for intensive care. This new facility will also support the conversion of Westchester Medical Center’s existing infrastructure to a private room model to enhance patient care.
Opened in 2019, the Ambulatory Care Pavilion is also key component of this transformation. The 280,000 square-foot, eight-story facility provides advanced outpatient services, including imaging, surgery, and various medical practices. It features state-of-the-art technology and a patient-centered design, enhancing the overall healthcare experience.
Together, the Ambulatory Care Pavilion and the new Critical Care Tower flank Westchester Medical Center’s main tower, symbolizing the hospital’s commitment to comprehensive, cutting-edge care for the community.
