Medina Memorial could see more patients with Lockport hospital closing in June

MEDINA – Marc Shurtz, CEO of Orleans Community Health, has responded to news of Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport closing its doors June 17.

“I think we were all equally surprised when we saw the troubling report that the Lockport community would be faced with a gap from the period when Eastern Niagara Hospital closes and the future center opens,” Shurtz said. “As a Lockport resident myself, I understand the emotions the community is currently going through. I know the team I work with at Orleans Community Health is always ready to help those in need. This time is no different.”

Shurtz said his team has been preparing for an increase of potential patients coming from Niagara County, something that has already been occurring for many of their services.

“When Eastern Niagara Hospital closes, Medina Memorial Hospital will be the closest hospital for many in the Lockport community,” Shurtz said. “We’ll do everything we can to make sure we’re continuing to provide the best possible care.”

He said they will continue to explore ways they can help the greater Lockport community.

A new Catholic Health care campus being built on South Transit Road is scheduled to open in the fall and will be called Lockport Memorial Hospital.