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Hudson Headwaters Prepares for New Pediatric Center

Hudson Headwaters Health Network plans to open its 25th health center, Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health, on August 26. The new center is located at 25 DeGrandpre Way, just .25 miles from the Network’s Plattsburgh Family Health location.  

“As a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center, Hudson Headwaters is committed to ensuring access for everyone in the communities we serve. The new Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health addresses the pressing demand for access we’ve been experiencing at our northern locations,” said Tucker Slingerland, M.D., Hudson Headwaters CEO. “While we continue to maintain adult and pediatric care at Plattsburgh Family Health, the pediatric facility will be an additional asset in the community for years to come. We look forward to continuing to work with our regional partners to develop strategies and actions that create sustainable health care for everyone.” 

Since opening in 2019, Plattsburgh Family Health has consistently ranked among the Network’s fastest-growing sites. This past year, Hudson Headwaters’ Plattsburgh and Champlain health centers have accepted more than 5,000 new patients. The Network has responded with multiple efforts, including Plattsburgh and Champlain working closely together to provide same-day patient access, coordinating with Hudson Headwaters’ southern providers and mobile health program to expand appointment options, increasing providers and staff and adding extra pediatric availability during the evenings and Saturdays.

“Opening our new pediatric center marks an exciting milestone in our expansion efforts to better serve Plattsburgh and surrounding communities,” said Melissa Gooley, R.N., Hudson Headwaters’ northern regional practice leader. “We know local families are eager to access services so we’ve opened our phone lines at Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health in advance of opening day.  We encourage the families of our pediatric patients to communicate with us directly at the new Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health.” 

This practice is part of Hudson Headwaters Health Network so no transfer of medical records is needed for current patients of Plattsburgh Family Health or other Network locations. New patients are welcome to establish by calling the health center. The phone number for Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health is 518-824-2563, and more information about the center and scheduling appointments can be found at HHHN.org.