Planned Parenthood of the North Country to host virtual public hearing on proposed closure of Lowville Health Center

LOWVILLE- Planned Parenthood of the North Country announced earlier this fall the intention of closing the Lowville Health Center by year’s end and now folks are invited to participate in an upcoming virtual public hearing on Monday, November 16.

The hearing serves as part of New York’s Department of Health facility closure review process. The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and folks can register via Zoom to participate.

Those who attend this hearing will learn more about the proposed closure and will have the opportunity to share comments.

According to officials, Planned Parenthood Centers face growing financial challenges, including low Medicaid reimbursement rates.

These challenges are amplified in our rural North Country setting, given how people may need to travel significant distances to find a healthcare provider.

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