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’s 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 practice will close permanently on Aug. 30.
Saratoga Hospital and Hudson Headwaters Health Network are working in close collaboration with Glens Falls Hospital and Women’s Care to ensure access to services continues.
“It has been an honor taking care of our patients and their families,” said Dr. Diana Sustar, a physician and partner of Women’s Care. “While 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.”
Four Women’s Care physicians will be joining existing OB/GYN practices following Women’s Care’s closure.
Dr. Jennifer Bashant and Dr. Diana Sustar, will join Women’s Health at Hudson Headwaters Health Network in Glens Falls (call 518-792-7841 to establish, www.hhhn.org/locations/womens-health).
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).
“We are appreciative that the leaders of Women’s 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,” said Dr. William Borgos, chief medical officer of Hudson Headwaters Health Network.
“Dr. Bashant and Dr. Sustar are joining a knowledgeable and passionate team at Women’s Health, and we are pleased they will continue to provide patient care in our region,” he said.
“We’re delighted to have Drs. Bradford and Doyle join the OB/GYN and midwifery practice at Saratoga Hospital,” said Scarlet Clement-Buffoline, vice president of operations at Saratoga Hospital. “We 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.”
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.
Further updates concerning the transfer of medical records and future plans of Women’s Care midwives and nurse practitioners will be listed on the Women’s Care website, www.womenscareny.com, as they become available.