When Physicians Hospital welcomed the first patients to its new facility on Beekman Street in January of 1926, a new era of health care began in the North Country. Patients expected and received high quality care delivered by a team dedicated to excellence and proud to be part of something truly special. It was a standard set by hospital benefactor William H. Miner whose vision of health care in the North Country came to life with the opening of the state-of-the art, 212-bed facility.
Our organization has been shaped by generations of caregivers, staff and physicians who have proudly served our community. As we celebrate this centennial milestone, we do so with deep gratitude for the people who made Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital what it is — a place of healing, dedication and neighbors helping neighbors. Each generation has left its mark, shared its story and paved a path for those who followed.
An early view of the operating room, taken from the observation deck.
Construction workers pose proudly on the CVPH grounds in 1925.
The new, no-expense-spared 212-bed Physicians Hospital at 100 Beekman Street.
Undated historical photo of the nursery at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
Undated historical photo of the sun parlor at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
Our History
- 1926: Physicians Hospital opens an all-new showplace facility, on Beekman Street, thanks to wealthy entrepreneur William H. Miner of Chazy.
- 1967: The Boards of the two hospitals sign an agreement to merge and create a single, strong Medical Center.
- 1972: Champlain Valley Hospital closes; 95 patients transfer to the newly built addition on Beekman Street. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Center is a reality.
- 1989: The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital was formed following the success of a $3.2 million capital campaign to build the FitzPatrick Cancer Treatment Center.
- 1990 to 2008: During this time of tremendous growth, we opened the FitzPatrick Cancer Treatment Center; a heart catheterization laboratory; a new emergency department; a diagnostic center; the Henry K. Freedman Renal Center; the Kevin J. Carroll Ambulatory Surgery Center; the Alice T. Miner Center for Women and Children; the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit; a 14-bed ICU; and nine new surgical suites.
- 2014: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital becomes part of University of Vermont Health, a six-hospital health system serving patients and their families in northern New York and Vermont.
Birthday Wishes
Have a special memory of CVPH? Maybe you were born here, welcomed a new family member or had an experience that changed your life for the better.
As we celebrate 100 years of caring for the North Country, we’d love to hear what CVPH means to you. Share your well wishes, stories and gratitude, and help us mark this incredible milestone together!
For 100 years, CVPH has grown alongside this community — caring for families, supporting neighbors and being there in life’s most meaningful moments. Our centennial is really a celebration of the people we serve and the people who make this work possible.
Centennial Events
Saturday, August 15, 11 am-5 pm: Join us for a celebratory Centennial Summer Carnival featuring food trucks, carnival games, live music and much more.
Give Back
As we launch our centennial, The Foundation of CVPH continues to strengthen the health and wellness of our region, helping patients, caregivers and community programs that make a lasting difference.
Every donation stays right here in the North Country and directly supports your family, friends and neighbors. As we mark this historic milestone, we invite you to join us in shaping the next 100 years of care, compassion and community.
