For years, the small town of Newfane has seen stores and buildings disappear. 

"I wonder what they're going to do with it," said Ron Dechambeau, who lives next to the Newfane hospital. 

In October, their hospital, Eastern Niagara Hospital’s Newfane Campus, will close. 

The president and CEO of ENH says because of financial hardships, they are closing Newfane to adjust their services to remain strong. 

Those who live in Newfane, like Dechambeau, are disappointed and concerned. 

"All of Barker, Olcott, Newfane, all these little communities. We have no hospital now," said Dechambeau.  

Eastern Niagara Hospital officials say they are working to close a $10 million deficit.

Back in May, ENH shut down dialysis, radiology and maternity programs at the Newfane hospital, but that only helped the financial burden so much. 

Moving forward, ENH announced outpatient physical therapy will end in both Newfane and Lockport. The Reflections Chemical Dependency Program will be moved to the Lockport location. 

The report also says inpatient beds and nursing units in Lockport will be consolidated, as well, to reflect patient census.

Mary Dudek, who lives across the street from the Newfane hospital, says her daughter might not have made it, if it wasn't for the hospital being right there.

"There was  a very fine nurse in the dialysis department that actually treated my infant and if it weren't for her, my daughter might not have had the good outcome that she did," explained Dudek. 

The closest hospital would be in Lockport, which is about 20 minutes or so away. 

Dudek stresses that timing matters when you're in an emergency.

"Really, what's happening is now the most vulnerable among us, the sick and the injured are really at risk because of that drive," said Dudek. 

In the press release sent out, ENH also noted another 50 full-time employees will be cut and 50 currently vacant positions will be eliminated.

As for the Newfane hospital building, ENH board members plan to put the property up for sale in October. 

What the future holds for the campus after October, no one knows for now. 

In a statement, President and CEO Ann McCaffrey said in part:

"We now ask for your support and understanding as we implement these changes to complete the re-design of our sustainable hospital and move forward into the future."