About Glens Falls Hospital

Our History

A Tradition of Community, Innovation & Volunteerism

The face of the American hospital was changing rapidly in the summer of 1897 when a group of 12 Glens Falls-area physicians began discussions about the establishment of a regional health care facility.

Later that year, the hospital was fully incorporated and the search for a suitable location was underway. After many meetings with the newly formed hospital board of directors, a local industrialist by the name of Solomon A. Parks generously donated his home at 48 Park Street for the formal establishment of what became known as Parks Hospital.

With this gift began a remarkable tradition of community support that continues on Park Street today. Businesses and individuals from across the region immediately began contributing to the hospital’s future, filling the building over the next year and a half with the equipment, supplies, furnishings, and staff so critical to the institution’s success.

On May 22, 1909, the name of the hospital was officially changed to Glens Falls Hospital, and hospital officials ushered in a new era of continuous professional and technological improvement.

For more than 120 years, Glens Falls Hospital has served the region with quality care in a community hospital setting. We are proud of our legacy and team members who work each day to care for their friends and neighbors. We take our role as a primary provider of high quality care for our friends, families and neighbors very seriously, and we are proud to be such an integral part of the continued success of the Glens Falls community and surrounding region.

On July 1, 2020, Glens Falls Hospital became a member of the Albany Med Health System which includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital.

Awards & Accreditations

Glens Falls Hospital is proud to have earned independent third-party accreditations from some of the most distinguished health care organizations in the country. See what we have achieved.

Nursing Excellence

We have received Magnet recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Find our more about nursing at Glens Falls Hospital and the possibility of joining our team.

Patients & Visitors

Find information on visiting hours, patient relations, parking, and more.

Community Services

Learn more about what we are doing to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Also see our community service plans.

Care & Treatment

As part of the Albany Med Health System, we offer care and treatment for almost all conditions in settings throughout northeastern New York.

Learn more about our full-service pharmacy.

Learn more about our Outpatient Infusion Center. The center is dedicated to providing patient care excellence. We offer a comfortable and convenient outpatient setting for those who require frequent infusions of medications. Infusion services are provided by a staff of registered nurses who specialize in intravenous therapy.

Patient Guide

Our primary concern at Glens Falls Hospital is the comfort and safety of our patients and visitors. We strive to make your visit as comfortable and convenient as possible. We also offer a variety of financial and insurance assistance opportunities.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact a patient care representative at 518-926-3450.

Thank you for trusting Glens Falls Hospital with your care or that of your loved one. We are confident you will receive care that is both exceptional and compassionate. For information on your hospital stay for you and your family, see our online Patient Guide.

Find A Doctor

Visit the Albany Med Health System Physician Directory to search for the doctor you need and to find out more about the caregivers working at Glens Falls Hospital and in the entire Albany Med Health System.