Orthopedic cases from Sisters Main St. Campus in Buffalo will also be shifted to the ASC, according to the Buffalo-based health system.
St. Joseph stopped performing orthopedic surgeries, among other services, last year when it was repurposed into a COVID-19 treatment center.
While most inpatient services will be phased out, Catholic Health said it plans to keep the hospital’s emergency department and create opportunities for high-need services such as orthopedic surgery.
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