TROY, N.Y. – The Madden Administration urges your participation in a third party community survey on the proposed closure of the Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital. The independent third party was retained by Samaritan Hospital with survey responses due by August 28, 2023. Individual responses will remain confidential.

The survey is a part of the health equity impact assessment that the Madden Administration called for upon learning about a plan to close the city’s only birth center. The survey was shared with City Hall at an afternoon meeting on August 23, 2023 where Mayor Madden and Deputy Mayor Nolin expressed their opposition to and concerns with the proposed closure. The survey will close on August 28, 2023. The meeting preceded the Forum to Save the Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital, happening on August 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the RPI Chapel + Cultural Center.

Community members should complete only one of the two survey options available:

Option 1: Audio Survey Accessible by Your Mobile Phone

This audio survey will provide an opportunity for you to respond to questions and, if desired, provide a statement in your own words.  We encourage you to respond by speaking in a language most comfortable for you. Access the survey by scanning the QR code below.  Individual responses will remain confidential.

*survey will close on Monday, August 28th

Option 2: Written Response Survey Accessible by Your Computer 

This survey will provide an opportunity for you to respond to questions and, if desired, provide a statement in your own words.  Access the survey by putting the URL address below into your browser.  Individual responses will remain confidential.

*survey will close on Monday, August 28th

Enter this URL into your browser to access the survey: https://wkf.ms/3Elr86p 

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Mayor Patrick Madden has been outspoken against the proposed plan by Trinity Health and St. Peter’s Health Partners to close the Burdett Birth Center. While the plan would leave all Troy families with limited maternal care options, Mayor Madden has cited that the plan would have a disproportionate impact on underserved communities, rural communities and women of color, each of whom statistically already experience worse maternal health and mortality outcomes. In addition to worsening maternal care for local families, Mayor Madden also cites the impact this decision would have on the availability and quality of emergency medical services.

Image is from the “Save Burdett Birth Center” rally at the YWCA on June 20, 2023.