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Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York to
Hold Virtual Public Hearing November 16th on Proposed Lowville Health
Center Closure
Published: November 07, 2026
at 03:30 p.m.
By: Press Release from Planned Parenthood of the
North Country New York
Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York to
Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Lowville Health Center Closure
Public hearing will provide community members an
opportunity to learn about the proposed closure and share comments as rural
healthcare providers face growing financial and operational challenges
WATERTOWN, N.Y. —
Planned
Parenthood of the North Country New York (PPNCNY) will hold an all-virtual
public hearing regarding the proposed closure of its Lowville Health
Center, located at 7398 Turin Road, Lowville, NY, on Monday, November 16,
2026, at 6:00 PM.
The public
hearing is being conducted as part of the New York State Department of
Health's facility closure review process. The hearing will provide
patients, community members, healthcare providers, and other interested
individuals an opportunity to learn more about the proposed closure and
share their comments.
With approval
from the New York State Department of Health, the hearing will be conducted
entirely virtually to provide an accessible opportunity for community
participation.
Public Hearing
Details
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Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
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Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Format: Virtual
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Registration: https://ppncny-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YUvqB0VYQcebYvI0QY6NoQ#/registration
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Virtual access: Registration in advance is required
using the provided link. Comments can be submitted through a moderator at
the event. Contact media@ppncny.org for a copy of the
registration link.
PPNCNY previously
announced its intention to close the Lowville Health Center by
December 31, 2026, pending approval from the New York State Department of
Health.
Planned
Parenthood health centers face growing financial challenges such as
constant federal attacks and low Medicaid reimbursement rates to Planned
Parenthood making it even more difficult for patients to access care. These
challenges are even greater for Planned Parenthood of the North Country New
York, which serves rural communities where people may need to travel long
distances to find a healthcare provider.
Patients will
continue to have access to services through PPNCNY's other health centers,
including Watertown, as well as telehealth services where appropriate.
PPNCNY's patient navigation team is available to assist patients with
questions, referrals, and connections to available services.
For questions
about the public hearing or to receive the link for registration directly,
please contact media@ppncny.org.
About Planned
Parenthood of the North Country New York
Planned
Parenthood of the North Country New York provides sexual and reproductive
healthcare, education, and advocacy throughout Northern New York. Serving
communities across six counties, PPNCNY is committed to ensuring that
individuals have access to high-quality, compassionate, and inclusive
healthcare.
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