The closures/consolidations will impact patients in Buena Vista, Churchville and Weyers Cave, all on the periphery of the Augusta Medical Group/Augusta Health service area.
“These decisions are never easy, but demonstrate Augusta Health’s commitment to deploying innovative access strategies for addressing demand at the neighborhood level,” said Kris Doan, president of Augusta Medical Group.
“They are necessary to ensure the future of Augusta Health and to provide the consistent, cost-effective care our communities deserve. We remain focused on meeting the evolving needs of the Shenandoah Valley while keeping our patients at the center of everything we do,” Doan said.
The press release announcing the news at the same time casts the closures as “part of Augusta Medical Group/Augusta Health’s ongoing response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the resulting realities for healthcare delivery,” and also tries to soft-pedal the closures as a consolidation of services.
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“Augusta Health continues to evaluate services and locations to ensure long-term sustainability while providing the best care for patients, providers, team members, and the community,” the healthcare provider noted in a statement on Thursday.
Patients at Buena Vista Primary Care are being reassigned to either Augusta Health Maury River Family Practice or Augusta Health Primary Care in Lexington.
Patients at Churchville Primary Care are being encouraged to seek care at Augusta Health Family Practice in Verona.
Patients at Weyers Cave Urgent Care are being encouraged to visit the Augusta Health Urgent Care locations in Staunton.
Augusta Health will deploy its Mobile Clinic to Weyers Cave to ensure continued access to care in the area, the press release noted.
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