Two Major Area Medical Providers Now Merging Practices

Healthcare is a constant hot topic of conversation in the area, with people taking to social media and local forums to ask for provider recommendations and feedback on a daily basis. There's been a bit of chatter this week following the announcement that two major medical providers in the Hudson Valley would be merging. Here's what you need to know.

Community Primary Care + Dutchess Family Health = Major Merger

It's official, Community Primary Care (a division of Premier Medical Group) and Dutchess Family Health have officially announced their merger. In a statement from Dutchess Family Health:

This exciting new chapter allows us to continue providing the personalized, patient-centered care you know and trust — now with expanded resources, seamless communication, and access to 24/7 care for our patients.

The news hit social media on June 8th, as Dutchess Family Health announced a new office location in Hopewell Junction at 49 Foster Road, and said they are currently accepting new patients as well. Initial feedback has been positive, with confirmation from the medical office that the merge will allow them to take on additional insurance providers.

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As a reinforcement to current patients, and helpful information for those who may be seeking new health providers, regarding the merge with Community Primary Care, Dutchess Family Health promised that their mission, vision and approach will remain the same:

• Holistic Care
• Function & integrative medicine
• Foot-cause focused treatment
• Putting patients first

More About Both Practices

Serving the Hudson Valley since the late '90's, Community Primary Care has a mission to provide patients with 'high-quality, comprehensive, patient-centered medical care with the goal of optimizing our patients' overall well-being.' At Community Primary Care, they follow an integrated approach to patient care, and their team approach healthcare with a committment to deliver 'first-class, primary care services.'

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Meanwhile, Dutchess Family Health, under the direction of Kristen Prince, has been serving the area since 2022, providing primary care, urgent care, and functional medicine.  Prince, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, is a dual masters prepared and board-certified family nurse practitioner with an extensive background in both family practice and emergency medicine, and also specializes in endocrine and rheumatoid health and hormone replacement therapy.

The merger is effective immediately, and those looking to schedule an appointment at the new office location can contact them at 845.226.4590.