Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program to expand eye care access in the North CountryBeginning in January, NCO ophthalmologists will deliver in-office eye care at AVH, bridging an access gap in NH's North Countryemail0LinkedinPrintAndroscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), a critical access hospital serving Berlin and the greater North Country region, has announced a partnership with North Country Ophthalmology, LLC (NCO) to provide access to advanced eye care treatment, surgery and consultation for residents of northern New Hampshire. This initiative is the first of its kind in the North Country, closing a longstanding gap in specialty surgical care. “On behalf of the North Country and several of my legislative colleagues in Coos County,” said Delegation Chair State Representative Arnie Davis. AVH is a proud member of North Country Healthcare.”The project has already received approval from both the AVH leadership team and the North Country Healthcare Board. The launch of this ophthalmology program marks a turning point for the North Country.