A group of area health organizations are working to ensure strong access to comprehensive OB\/GYN services in Glens Falls and Saratoga in the wake of the impending closure of Women\u2019s Care, an obstetrics and gynecology practice with offices at 45 Hudson Ave. in Glens Falls and 6 Carpenter Lane in Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n
Officials said the practice will close permanently on Aug. 30.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Saratoga Hospital and Hudson Headwaters Health Network are working in close collaboration with Glens Falls Hospital and Women\u2019s Care to ensure access to services continues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt has been an honor taking care of our patients and their families,\u201d said Dr. Diana Sustar, a physician and partner of Women\u2019s Care. \u201cWhile closing the practice is a difficult decision, we are heartened that Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and Hudson Headwaters have engaged in critical conversations and planning to ensure our community has access to comprehensive OB\/GYN services. We also thank our patients for their support throughout the years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Four Women\u2019s Care physicians will be joining existing OB\/GYN practices following Women\u2019s Care\u2019s closure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Jennifer Bashant and Dr. Diana Sustar,\u00a0 <\/span>will join Women\u2019s Health at Hudson Headwaters Health Network in Glens Falls (call 518-792-7841 to establish, www.hhhn.org\/locations\/womens-health).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Susan Bradford and Dr. Ali Doyle will join the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group- OB\/GYN and midwifery (call 518-587-2400 to establish, www.saratogaobgyn.org).<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cWe are appreciative that the leaders of Women\u2019s Care have engaged in thoughtful dialogue with Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and Hudson Headwaters Health Network to ensure OB\/GYN access continues in our community,\u201d said Dr. William Borgos, chief medical officer of Hudson Headwaters Health Network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u201cDr. Bashant and Dr. Sustar are joining a knowledgeable and passionate team at Women\u2019s Health, and we are pleased they will continue to provide patient care in our region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have Drs. Bradford and Doyle join the OB\/GYN and midwifery practice at Saratoga Hospital,\u201d said Scarlet Clement-Buffoline, vice president of operations at Saratoga Hospital. \u201cWe welcome this opportunity to collaborate with them to ensure continuity of care for their patients and the continuation of high-quality obstetrical and gynecological services for women in our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to partner with Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Saratoga Hospital and the physicians of Women\u2019s Care who are joining new practices,\u201d said Paul Scimeca, president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital. \u201cOur goal is to ensure access to family-centered maternity care whether families choose Saratoga Hospital or the Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n Women\u2019s Care providers encourage patients to keep any appointments from now until Aug. 30 to talk through transition plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Patients should expect a letter from the practice within the next week. Their providers are working closely with prenatal patients with due dates near the planned Aug. 30 closure to discuss individualized needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Further updates concerning the transfer of medical records and future plans of Women\u2019s Care midwives and nurse practitioners will be listed on the Women\u2019s Care website, www.womenscareny.com, as they become available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A group of area health organizations are working to ensure strong access to comprehensive OB\/GYN services in Glens Falls and Saratoga in the wake of the impending closure of Women\u2019s Care, an obstetrics and gynecology practice with offices at 45 Hudson Ave. in Glens Falls and 6 Carpenter Lane in Saratoga Springs. Officials said the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n