Mount Sinai Health System Joins Government of Grenada to Mark Groundbreaking of Project Polaris Hospital
On Friday March 26, 2026, Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai) joined the Government of Grenada to mark the groundbreaking of the new general hospital under Project Polaris, a significant milestone in a collaborative effort to enhance and expand health care services for the people of Grenada.
Mount Sinai is supporting the Government of Grenada, the Project Polaris team, and key stakeholders in the development of a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The project reflects a shared commitment to strengthening clinical capacity, expanding access, and advancing health outcomes through thoughtful design and evidence-based care models.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents an important step forward in a deeply collaborative partnership,” said Jonathan Wetzel, FACHE, Executive Director, Mount Sinai International. “From the earliest stages of planning, our teams have worked closely with colleagues in Grenada to help shape a clinical model that reflects both international best practices and the unique needs of the community. We are proud to support this effort and to contribute to a vision centered on excellence in care.”
Throughout the planning process, Mount Sinai experts have worked alongside local partners to develop care delivery models, workforce strategies, and operational plans that support both patient and staff experience.
“Our teams are committed to translating shared goals into practical, sustainable solutions,” said Timothy Day, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, and the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health System. “By bringing together the deepest levels of clinical, operational, and administrative expertise from across the health system, we are helping to support the development of a facility that will serve the people of Grenada for generations to come. We look forward to continuing this important collaboration as Project Polaris moves from vision to reality.”
Project Polaris represents a significant national investment in health care infrastructure and a long-term commitment to advancing health equity and access. Mount Sinai’s role as an advisor on the project reflects its broader mission to share clinical expertise, support knowledge exchange, and advance health care innovation globally.
“Through Project Polaris, the Government of Grenada is making a transformative investment in modern healthcare infrastructure, advanced technology, and resilient systems to redefine care delivery in Grenada and the wider Caribbean,” said Project Sponsor, Ambassador Andrea St. Bernard. “With Mount Sinai as our strategic partner, we are embedding global standards, expertise, and training to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improved health outcomes for all.”
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About the Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the nation’s leading integrated academic health systems and one of the largest in the New York metropolitan area. Its comprehensive system includes seven hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, over 600 research and clinical laboratories, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing. Together, the Health System comprises approximately 48,000 employees, more than 9,000 physicians, and 8,600 nurses.
As a leading learning health system, Mount Sinai combines clinical expertise with scientific discovery to improve patient care while training the next generation of health care and biomedical leaders. The Health System provides care across every stage of life, from prenatal care through geriatrics, while advancing personalized medicine through artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedical research.
Mount Sinai is consistently recognized among the nation’s leading academic health systems for patient care, research, and education. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 1 in New York by Newsweek and No. 5 on the magazine’s World’s Best Hospitals list. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ranks No. 11 among U.S. medical schools and No. 1 among freestanding medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding, reflecting the strength of its scientific enterprise and leadership in biomedical research.