GLENS FALLS and SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (June 28, 2023)—Women's Care, an obstetrics and gynecology practice at 45 Hudson Ave. in Glens Falls and 6 Carpenter Lane in Saratoga Springs, announces the practice will close permanently on August 30. Saratoga Hospital and Hudson Headwaters Health Network are working in close collaboration with Glens Falls Hospital and Women's Care to ensure strong access to comprehensive OB/GYN services continues in Glens Falls and Saratoga.

"It has been an honor taking care of our patients and their families," said Diana Sustar, MD, a physician and partner at 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 the closure of Women's Care. Jennifer Bashant, MD and Diana Sustar, MD 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/). Susan Bradford, MD and Ali Doyle, MD will join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - OB/GYN and Midwifery (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 William Borgos, MD, chief medical officer of Hudson Headwaters Health Network. "Dr. Bashant and Dr. Suster 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."

"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 care for women in our communities."

"We are proud to partner with Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Saratoga Hospital, and the physicians of Women's Care who are joining new practices," said Paul Scimeca, president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital. "Our goal is to ensure access to family-centered maternity care whether families choose Saratoga Hospital or the Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital."

Women's Care providers encourage patients to keep any appointments from now until August 30 to talk through transition plans. 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 August 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 soon as they become available.

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About Saratoga Hospital: Saratoga Hospital, the only acute care facility in Saratoga County, has maintained Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2004. Its more than 450 physicians and other medical professionals provide care at more than 20 locations in a broad range of medical specialties, from urgent and primary care to state-of-the-art imaging, pain management, diabetes care, and more. Saratoga Hospital is a member of the Albany Med Health System, whilc also includes Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, and Visiting Nurses. The region's largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians, and 125 outpatient locations serving the region's three million people. For more information: www.SaratogaHospital.org or www.facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.

About Hudson Headwaters Health Network: Hudson Headwaters is a nonprofit network of 21 community-based primary care health centers serving patients of all ages from Saratoga County to the Candian border, an area of about 7,400 square miles. The Network's comprehensive services include primary care, urgent care, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, dentistry, and other specialties, along with laboratory and medical imaging. Learn more at www.hhhn.org.

About Glens Falls Hospital: Glens Falls Hospital (GFH), a proud member of the Albany Med Health System, maintains a service area that spans 6,000 sqare miles across five diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates as an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness, and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center, and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York's Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 500 providers. The Albany Med Health System includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Albany Medical College, and the Visiting Nurses. The region's largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians, and 125 outpatient locations throughout the Capital Region. For more information, visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org. 

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