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Health commission hears Prop Q hearings on St. Marys cardiovascular surgery closure and Spine Center relocation
Summary
At a Proposition Q hearing, DPH staff said Saint Marys closure of its cardiovascular surgery program would be detrimental to the community; Saint Marys cited low surgical volume and plans for transfers and reassignment. Spine Center services are expected to continue under a private clinic pending Attorney General review.
Claire Lindsey, senior health planner for DPH, opened Proposition Q hearings on Saint Marys planned closure of its cardiovascular surgery program and the pending closure/relocation of its Spine Center. Lindsey said Saint Marys cardiovascular surgery averaged about 30—35 cases annually (compared with much higher volume at other area hospitals), that roughly 81% of those patients are San Francisco residents and that the service population skews older (85% over 60) and 47% Asian. DPH staff concluded the cardiovascular surgery closure would have a detrimental impact on the community and noted the item will be voted…
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