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HORSEHEADS, NY, MAY 2, 2011 -- The residents of Schuyler County got their first formal look at the newly renovated September Hill; Women's Health Center recently during an open house event at Schuyler Hospital's latest facility project.

HUNT architect John Barradas, lead designer on the project, joined hospital officials and physicians Dr. William Saks and Dr. Zarmina Aman in greeting guests and touring the facility.

The reconfiguration of the September Hill Women's Center is designed to make the patient experience pleasant and reassuring in an environment that indicates competence, safety, and privacy. At the same time, the waiting area is large enough to accommodate larger group educational meetings and educational programs called for in the program to improve health services for women of all ages.

A positive feature is the home-like setting of this converted private residence. This redesign respects those physical attributes while at the same time introduces state-of-the-art medical equipment for the physicians who practice there. Exam rooms and physician offices will be well appointed and equipped with modern finishes and equipment.

The reception area is now visible from the main entrance making it clear to patients where their first stop should be. The interview areas are glass-enclosed for privacy without compromising the open feel of the reception area.

Spectacular views of Seneca Lake are preserved by maintaining large picture windows as the north side of the building is extended over the existing outside porch. Ample parking and improved access at walkways and doors add to the ease with which patients and visitors arrive and enter the facility.

Photo Captions:

Above: left to right, HUNT architect John Barradas, Dr. William Saks, nurse Liz Ayres, and Dr. Zarmina Aman.

Lower photo: The renovated patient waiting area.