The health system’s Liverpool and Fayetteville facilities in New York will permanently shutter, with layoffs expected as a result.
The facilities have 52 employees, including orthopedic physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Growing competition during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a drop in patient volumes at the centers, which ultimately forced the decision.
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