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Care when and where you need it most. With 18 hospitals, more than 4,500 physicians/physician assistants, and several major health insurance companies, you will never need to worry about yourself or your family. NY’s Capital Region also boasts major employment and education opportunities, with more than 70,000 jobs in healthcare and 18 degree awarding programs. More detailed healthcare info and data can be found here.
Live healthy, work and learn in CapNY.

Albany Medical Center: Only Academic Medical Center in Northeastern NY; Level I Adult & Level II Pediatric Trauma Center; Region’s only Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/facility

St. Peter’s Hospital received 2020 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for six specialties: Obstetrics, Heart Care, Cancer Care, Orthopedics, Bariatric Surgery, and Breast Centers.

Major Hospital Systems & Insurance Companies

Samuel S. Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

MedTech Assets

Launch your own life sciences/healthcare company with these resources:

Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC), Albany
Innovate518, Albany
RPI Life Science Entrepreneurship Program, Troy
Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), Albany

Articles

CapNY Changemakers: Introducing J’Vanay Santos
by Arielle Steele
Being known affectionately (or maybe sardonically depending on the mood) as Smallbany, the Capital District is known for having a … Read more
CapNY Healthcare Professionals Taking the Lead
by Gabby Fisher
The Healthcare Cluster lays the foundation for CapNY’s vibrant economy, accounting for one in eight jobs regionwide. Major employers within … Read more
7 Cool CapNY Healthcare Career Tracks for Non-Clinical Professionals
by CapNY
When you walk the halls of a healthcare facility — especially the hospital — you will notice all the letters … Read more
The New Tech Valley: 5 CapNY Companies With Global Impact
by Lauren Mineau
Meet the amazing tech companies that make CapNY one of the nation’s fastest growing metro areas for manufacturing jobs! We’ve … Read more
A Breath of Fresh Air: 16 CapNY Walks in the Woods
by Deanna Fox
Lucky for us, CapNY is flush with amazing outdoor spots that offer wide open green space and interesting walking trails … Read more