Advanced OB/GYN Associates and Butler Health System are parting ways.

According to a letter sent to patients dated Feb. 4, Advanced OB/GYN Associates will stop providing obstetrical services at Butler Memorial Hospital.

The practice said it will perform all labor and delivery services at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh effective March 1.

Gynecological services will be transitioned to UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, UPMC Passavant — Cranberry in Cranberry Township and UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh.

Gynecological and obstetric care will continue to be provided at Advanced OB/GYN Associates’ offices at 901 E. Brady St. in Butler and 2001 Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township.

Butler Health System will continue providing OB/GYN and delivery services through BHS Women's Care Associates, which has offices at the health system’s Crossroads Campus and in Saxonburg, New Castle and Seven Fields.

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