Putnam Hospital Temporarily Suspends Delivery Services

By Rick Pezzullo

Putnam Hospital and Nuvance Health announced earlier this month they had to temporarily suspend delivery services following the departure of CareMount’s OB/GYN physicians.

The Carmel-based hospital is in the process of recruiting a new team of physicians. Other women’s health services will remain at Putnam Hospital and CareMount physicians will continue seeing patients from their offices the hospital and providing gynecological surgery.

“Putnam Hospital’s Labor & Delivery unit provides exceptional, compassionate care to every family we serve.” said Dr. Mark Hirko, President of Putnam Hospital. “We recognize the value of these services to residents of Putnam County, and we are dedicated to making this suspension as short-lived as possible, supporting all affected patients and staff throughout this transition.”

No staff layoffs are planned as a result of the suspension of services. Dr. Hirko and other members of Putnam Hospital and Nuvance Health’s leadership teams informed staff of the temporary suspension in February.

“Investing in Putnam Hospital is a crucial part of Nuvance Health’s strategic plan,” said Kerry Eaton, Chief Operating Officer of Nuvance Health. “As we look to strengthen and grow services here in Putnam County, women’s healthcare — including Labor & Delivery — will be at the forefront of our plans.”

Nuvance Health leadership advised that recruiting a full team of new physicians to resume deliveries at Putnam Hospital will take time. Throughout this suspension, hospital leadership will inform staff members of plans to revitalize the unit for its reopening.

Rick Pezzullo

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