TOWN OF WARE HOSPITAL DISCUSSION COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUR INPUT

Our committee was formed recently after hearing of the decision by Baystate Health to close the Emergency Satellite Center and relocate all other ancillary services, and doctor offices to other Baystate Health facilities.

We have had several meetings and are working to gather as much information as we can to advise the Board of Selectmen as to possible future uses of the current building and land or other use, should the current hospital building be demolished, and the site then becomes a vacant parcel. Prior to its closure, Baystate officials indicated to town officials, they are willing to donate the property to the town.

In an effort to be fully informed we have requested and received financial information from Baystate as to what their projected costs for upgrades to the current facility would cost and we are utilizing this as we gather additional information in many areas to best suit our community and future potential uses of this parcel.

Please take the time to answer the following questions, which we believe will be essential as we pursue one area of concern – health service delivery for the Town of Ware and abutting communities who previously received their services at Mary Lane Hospital.

The committee requests your comments and information by November 19.

Thank you for participating.

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* 1. Approximately, how far is the drive to your family’s primary care provider?

A. 0-10 minutes _______

B. 10-20 minutes _______

C. 20-30 minutes _______

D. more than 30 minutes _________

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* 2. How important would you say having primary medical services in the Town of Ware are to you and your family?

A. Very important ________

B. Somewhat important ________

C. Neutral ________

D. Not very important ________

E. Not at all important ________

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* 3. When seeking care how likely are you to go to Baystate Wing or affiliated practice?

A. Very Likely _________

B. Likely _________

C. Not sure _________

D. Not very likely _________

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* 4. Is transportation or distance an obstacle for you now in receiving medical care?

A. Yes ________

B. No ________

C. Sometimes ________

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* 5. Rank in order of priority the medical services you would like to see in Ware

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* 6. Since the closure of the Emergency Satellite Center and with further closures of existing services at the Baystate MaryLane site pending, where are you likely to seek medical care? Click all that would apply.

A. Local Primary Care __________

B. Baystate Convenient Care in Palmer___________

C. Baystate Wing Hospital_________

D. Other Urgent Care _______

E. Other Hospital Emergency Room

Not Sure

Other

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* 7. As a resident of Ware, do you believe that our community would benefit from an urgent care facility similar to those established in communities such as Ludlow, Wilbraham and other parts of this state? These facilities generally are open seven (7) days a week with hours ranging from 7 AM to 7 or 8 PM.

A. Yes _______

B. No _______

C. I am not sure ________

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* 8. What do you think are potential other uses for the current property in the future? Please specify and provide your comments here.

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* 9. Additionally, we welcome comments that you feel will help the committee better determine the future use(s) of this property and/or buildings.

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* 10. Please identify which community you currently reside in

Ware

Warren

Hardwick

West Brookfield

Belchertown

New Braintree

Other