Address
111 Hospital Dr., Utica, NY 13502
General Information
315-917-9966 | www.mvhealthsystem.org
President and Chief Executive Officer
William LeCates, MD
Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer
Gary Zimmer, MD
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Louis Aiello
Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer
Julie Hall
Number of Employees: 3,600
Licensed Physicians: 787
Number of Beds: 373
Inpatient Visits in 2024: 19,348
Outpatient Visits in 2024: 310,179
Visits to Emergency Department in 2024: 67,916
Number of O.R. Surgeries in 2024: 10,752 (2023 data)
• MVHS Appoints New CEO — Physician William W. LeCates has been appointed MVHS’s new president and chief executive officer following the retirement of Darlene Stromstad, who served in that position for nearly seven years. LeCates served as the MVHS chief operating officer. As COO, he was responsible for clinical support services, operational support services, supervising MVHS product lines and working closely with quality and medical education. He also maintained a limited clinical practice in internal medicine and nephrology.
LeCates began his career in healthcare more than 25 years ago and has brought extensive expertise and experience to MVHS from a wide range of organizations and positions. Prior to joining MVHS, he served as an executive director for JPMorgan Chase where he provided clinical oversight of the healthcare operations of 22 US health centers serving more than 150,000 employees. As a physician and healthcare leader, the majority of LeCates’ career has been spent in various roles with Bassett Healthcare Network and its affiliates, with his last position being president and chief operating officer for Bassett Medical Center.
He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. LeCates is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology.
He currently serves as a colonel in the New York Army National Guard, with previous overseas tours in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Liberia. LeCates is a graduate of the United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
• Wynn Hospital Voted Eighth Most Beautiful Hospital — Wynn Hospital was voted the eighth most beautiful hospital in the country through an online poll conducted by Soliant Health. Forty eight facilities were nominated for the award. Said Soliant CEO, “Wynn Hospital has quickly become a source of pride for its community, offering both exceptional care and an uplifting environment. This recognition reflects the appreciation and respect it has earned from patients and staff alike.”
• Major Milestone First-Ever PFO Closure Procedure in Utica — The Wynn Hospital, flagship hospital for Mohawk Valley Health System, performed in August 2025 the first patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure procedure in Oneida County, a significant advancement in cardiac care for the Mohawk Valley. This innovative, minimally invasive procedure was performed by Colin M. Wright, a cardiologist with CNY Cardiology, and utilized the advanced GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder. A PFO is a small, flap-like opening in the wall of the heart that, while common, can increase the risk of a specific type of stroke known as a cryptogenic stroke. The PFO closure procedure seals this opening, preventing blood clots from traveling from the heart to the brain and significantly reducing the risk of future strokes. According to the hospital, this achievement underscores Wynn Hospital’s commitment to expanding its range of specialized cardiac services, ensuring that residents of the Mohawk Valley have access to cutting-edge care close to home.
• New Mohawk Valley Surgery Center — MVHS in December 2025 celebrated the official ribbon cutting and open house of its new ambulatory surgery center — Mohawk Valley Surgery Center. Located on the third floor of the building, the Mohawk Valley Surgery Center features four state-of-the-art operating rooms designed to provide high-quality, efficient outpatient surgical care. The center was thoughtfully designed to enhance patient comfort, streamline care delivery and support an exceptional patient experience. The surgery center will offer a comprehensive range of specialties, including hand surgery, podiatry, urology and general surgery.
• MV Biotech Collective — Mohawk Valley Health System along with Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) signed in November a memorandum of agreement, formally establishing the MV Biotech Collective. This powerful regional alliance is designed to position the Mohawk Valley as a leader in biomedical innovation. The Collective unites the core strengths of the three institutions: MMRI’s foundational scientific research, MVHS’s critical clinical excellence and SUNY Poly’s advanced academic innovation. “This collaboration represents an important step forward for our region and for the future of healthcare in the Mohawk Valley,” said William W. LeCates, MD, president/CEO of MVHS. “By combining the clinical resources of MVHS with the research strength of MMRI and the academic innovation of SUNY Poly, we seek new opportunities to translate discoveries into better care for our patients and our community.”
• Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic Joins MVHS — The Mohawk Valley Health System Medical Group recently opened its new diabetes and endocrinology clinic following a merger with the practice operated by physicians Domenic Aiello, MD, and Alexandra Pellecchia. They joined MVHS physician Nay Linn Aung to form the new office. The merger with Aiello’s practice allows MVHS to offer comprehensive diabetes and endocrinology care to the patients of MVHS and the surrounding communities. The new office will provide diabetes and endocrinology care at the Faxton Campus located at 1675 Bennett St. in Utica.