Perinatal Outreach Center
Service for 25 Counties
As the designated Level IV northeastern New York (NENY) Regional Perinatal Center, Albany Medical Center provides transport and consultation services to all birthing hospitals in a 25-county area of northeastern New York and western New England. Our obstetrical and neonatal staff are highly trained specialists, well qualified to assist patients experiencing high-risk or complicated pregnancy, and infants requiring specialized care.
The mission of the Perinatal Outreach Program is to work collaboratively with hospitals and community programs to advance the improvement of quality perinatal health-care within the NENY region for patients, families and communities.
The program fulfills specific institutional needs and requests through consultation, clinical case review, education, clinical, quality and data site visits. The center must meet NYS 405.21 regulations, NYS 721 regulations, and NYS 422 regulations as a Level IV, Regional Perinatal Center.
For more information on tours or classes, please email [email protected] or call 518-262-5162.
Albany Medical Center serves as the Regional Perinatal Center for northeastern New York. Our region covers 25 counties in New York, southern Vermont and western Massachusetts.
New York State's system of regionalized perinatal services includes a hierarchy of four levels of perinatal care provided by the hospitals within a region, and overall led by a Regional Perinatal Center.
Level 1 Perinatal Centers provide care to normal and low-risk pregnant patients and newborns, and they do not operate neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Here are the Level 1 centers in our region:
- Adirondack Health
- Basset Medical Center
- Samaritan Hospital – Burdett Birth Center
- Glens Falls Hospital
- Nathan Littauer Hospital
- Northern Dutchess Hospital
- Saratoga Hospital
- St. Mary’s Healthcare
- UVM – CVPH
Level 2 Perinatal Centers provide care to patients and newborns at moderate risk and operate NICUs. There is one Level 2 center in our region - Ellis Medicine- Bellevue Woman's Center.
Level 3 Perinatal Centers provide care for patients requiring increasingly complex care and operate NICUs. There is one Level 3 center in our region - St. Peter's Hospital.
Regional Perinatal Centers (RPC) provide the highest level of care and operate NICUs. Albany Medical Center is the RPC for northeastern New York.
The Perinatal Outreach Center offers ground or air maternal and neonatal transports with a specially trained transport team, including nurses, a NICU respiratory therapist, and a flight nurse or paramedic.
For more information or to arrange a Neonatal or Obstetrical Transport, call our Access Center: 518-262-4660 (recorded line).
In-Person Childbirth Education Series
Expectant parents interested in learning more about labor, birth, and the early postpartum period are invited to attend Albany Med’s Childbirth Education Program. Our in-person classes are a 2-day series taking place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m and are taught by one of our experienced childbirth educators, all of whom have been trained in providing information to expectant parents to empower them to be informed participants in their birth experience. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring two pillows and an exercise mat/blanket with you. Class fee: $70
What You Need to Know Now: Breastfeeding and Your Newborn Webinar
This program is suited for expectant parents who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding. This class can be taken any time during pregnancy and is taught by a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) or IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant). This class focuses on the advantages of breastfeeding, milk production, and other topics including positions, techniques and how to tell if your baby is feeding well. We will also address incorporating pumping when returning to work or school. No Charge.
The Birth Place Virtual Information Session & Tour
We offer a free, virtual information session about The Birth Place at Albany Med and what to expect during your stay. This is where we will discuss everything from where to park when you arrive, all the way through discharge. There will be many opportunities for Q&A. An in-person walkthrough of the labor and postpartum units can be arranged upon request. No charge.
Online Education Platform YoMingo
YoMingo provides evidence-based information about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and infant care. Participants will be able to access this online platform on a computer and/or via an app on their phone. This is a self-paced program of pre-recorded videos and resources. No charge.
Reach out to us at [email protected] or 518-262-5162 for information or to register for classes.
Program Manager- Erin McKee, MAS, BSN, CPHQ, RNC-OB, C-EFM
518-262-3003
[email protected]
Regional Quality Specialist- Tammy Loiselle, MSN, RN, CPHQ
518-262-8234
[email protected]
Regional Data Coordinator - Jamie Gifford, BS
518-262-8628
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Administrative Support Associate- Sarah Podber, MSW
518-262-0885
[email protected]