The Peru Gazette

More than $22 Million Invested to Create State-of-the-Art Sports Medicine Center in Essex County 

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Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the grand opening of Adirondack Health’s new, Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center in Lake Placid, Essex County. The 41,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility, complete with a three-lane lap pool, offers sports medicine and therapy services, in addition to traditional health care and treatment options for residents.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, “Lake Placid has a rich sporting history as a two-time host of the Winter Olympic games, and this project represents the latest investment furthering the region’s prominence as a world-class training destination for athletes of all ages and skill levels.”

Adirondack Health invested more than $22 million to build and outfit the new Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center, with equipment and facilities to provide a range of services including strength training and exercise performance and science. The company has committed to adding two new positions, while retaining all 65 employees from its former Lake Placid location. This project was supported by a $2 million performance-based grant from ESD, recommended by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) during Round V of the Regional Council initiative.