Listen to this article

Hunterdon Healthcare System and Atlantic Health System announced on Tuesday a partnership in Somerset County to further expand health care services.

The New Jersey-based health systems will share ownership of Bridgewater Physical and Occupational Therapy, Advanced Imaging at Bridgewater and Bridgewater Ambulatory Surgery Center — all located at 1121 Route 22 W. in Bridgewater, formerly the Bank of America building.

The primary goal of the partnership is to increase access to quality of health care services in the region.

Patrick Gavin, president and chief executive officer of Hunterdon Healthcare System said: “This joint venture in Bridgewater with Atlantic Health System gives Hunterdon Healthcare a dynamic partner to be able to further expand services in Somerset County.”

“We are pleased to partner with Hunterdon Healthcare System in Bridgewater as we look for new ways to design and deliver high quality, innovative and personalized health care, to build healthier communities throughout New Jersey,” said Amy Perry, CEO Hospital Division, senior vice president, Integrated Care Delivery, Atlantic Health System. “This collaboration will allow us to provide increased access to enhanced specialty and diagnostic services for the residents of Somerset County.”

In 2016, Hunterdon Healthcare opened the Bridgewater Medical Office Building which includes Hunterdon Breast Surgery, Hunterdon Heart & Vascular Center, Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates, Center for Endocrine Health, Advanced Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Laboratory Draw Station, Hunterdon Podiatric Medicine, Hunterdon Urological Associates, Hunterdon Surgical Associates, The Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Zuhaib Ibrahim), Center for Advanced Pain Management as well as the Imaging Center, Physical and Occupational Therapy and the Ambulatory Surgery Center.