Keeping Healthcare Local

Obstetrics and Gynecology Services for Jefferson, Northern Lewis, & Southern St. Lawrence Counties

Women and families in the North Country receive personalized, patient-centered care at Carthage Area Hospital and Women’s Way to Wellness. Our award-winning team specializes in excellence in labor and delivery, serving the communities of Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence counties. We are also proud to serve the families of Fort Drum. Discover more about our obstetrics, gynecology (OB/GYN), and maternity services in Carthage, New York. Learn how we can support you through every step of your care journey.

The providers at Women’s Way to Wellness share a deep understanding of women’s health and address the needs and concerns of our patients on an individual level. Whether patients are seeking routine screenings or specialized treatments, our services cover a broad range of diagnostic assessments and procedures.

Specialized services we offer include:

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries

• Endometriosis treatments

• Pelvic pain treatments

• Infertility evaluations and care

• Urinary incontinence assessments and treatments

• Vaginal and pelvic floor reconstruction for vaginal, uterine, and bladder prolapse

Our OB/GYN team works with each patient to ensure they understand their condition, the recommended course of treatment, and what recovery may entail. Carthage Area Hospital’s OB/GYN physicians and nurse practitioners include:

• Walter Dodard, D.O.

• Emmanuel Nwogu, D.O.

• Gaston F. DaCosta, MD

• Kathryn McHugh, MD

• Mazin Abdullah, MD

Our maternity unit is designed to support every stage of childbirth. From labor through delivery and into recovery, mothers can remain in the same nurturing environment throughout their stay, eliminating the stress of moving between rooms. Each our our eight private birthing suites is fully equipped to handle all stages of childbirth, ensuring a cohesive and uninterrupted experience.

Proud to serve the families of Fort Drum, we understand how challenging it can be to PCS – especially when you are pregnant. At Carthage Area Hospital, we are here to help the men and women in uniform who protect and defend out country. When you move to Fort Drum, you can rest assured knowing we accept patients at all stages of their pregnancy.

Our award-winning facility ensures that new mothers can access all necessary tests and procedures in one convenient location. For every family using our maternity services, our goal is to provide a comfortable and secure environment throughout their stay.

Maternity Services

• Pregnancy, labor, and childbirth education

• Regular ultrasounds

• Gestational diabetes education

• Local referrals to help mothers quit smoking

• Educational tours for siblings

• Free monthly breastfeeding classes

We recognize the significance of having support during the birthing process and have adjusted our policy accordingly to facilitate this while prioritizing safety.

• Visitor Limit: We are now permitting 2 individuals and a doula at the bedside simultaneously. Please ensure they switch out with other designated individuals as necessary to comply with this limit.

• Age Restriction: To maintain a safe environment, individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted, with the exception of siblings, who are welcome to visit between the hours of 5 and 8 pm daily.

Our aim is to ensure a safe and positive birthing experience, smoothing the transition into parenthood. We offer monthly childbirth and breastfeeding classes available to all women and families in the area, regardless of where they plan to deliver. Additionally, we provide comprehensive maternity information data to keep our patients well-informed and reassured throughout their journey.

Before you go into labor, your provider will discuss what you’ll need to do to prepare. Our hospital bag checklist can help you plan. Take a tour of our maternity unit to learn more:

At Carthage Area Hospital, we are committed to keeping healthcare local. We provide health services to patients in Jefferson, Northern Lewis, and Southern St. Lawrence counties in Northern NY. For more information, contact us today.