Carthage Area Hospital and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center to Host Community Event on Healthcare Transition
Sep 06, 2024 08:43AM ● By Kenzie Shiver
Ogdensburg, NY, September 4, 2024 — Carthage Area Hospital (CAH) and Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC), both members of the North Star Health Alliance, are pleased to invite the community to a special event on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. This event will take place at the Elks Lodge, located at 322 Caroline Street, Ogdensburg, New York, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
During this event, Rich Duvall, President and CEO of North Star Health Alliance, will provide important updates and answer questions regarding Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center's upcoming transition to a critical access and stand-alone mental health hospital.
"We understand that this transition brings many questions, and we want to ensure our community is fully informed and supported throughout this process," said Duvall. "This event is an opportunity for open dialogue, where we can discuss what these changes mean for our patients, their families, and the broader North Country region."
The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about this important transition and to engage directly with the leadership of North Star Health Alliance.
Event Details:
Date: September 18, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Elks Lodge, 322 Caroline Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing more about the future of healthcare in our community.
Jessica Bowline
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
North Star Health Alliance
P: 315-544-0575
About Carthage Area Hospital:
Carthage Area Hospital (CAH) was established as a not-for-profit rural community hospital in 1965. It operates today as a fully accredited 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, serving approximately 83,000 residents in Jefferson, northern Lewis, and southern St. Lawrence counties. With additional regional healthcare centers located in Ogdensburg, Heuvelton, Waddington, Hammond, Canton, and Madrid, as well as the Walk-in Clinic and School-Based Clinics, CAH ensures all residents have convenient access to necessary services, alleviating the need for costly travel.
About Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
Established in 1885, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC) holds the distinction of being the inaugural hospital in the North Country. The hospital operates as a not-for-profit, private community hospital, and regional referral center, certified for 127 beds, ensuring that the approximately 40,000 inhabitants of Ogdensburg, NY, and the adjacent communities receive the crucial services they require in close proximity to their homes. Claxton-Hepburn is distinguished by its specialized centers in cancer, renal, and wound-healing care, as well as comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health care, emergency medicine, maternity care, pulmonary care, and diabetes education.
About North Star Health Alliance
The North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) is a collaborative system of healthcare organizations in Northern New York, committed to elevating community health and well-being. Members of the NSHA include Carthage Area Hospital (CAH), Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC), North Country Orthopaedic Group (NCOG), and Meadowbrook Terrace Assisted Living Facility. By working together, we aim to enhance accessibility and affordability of care, deliver exceptional medical services, and strengthen our local health infrastructure. United in our efforts, we are committed to keeping healthcare local and ensuring sustainable, patient-centered healthcare solutions for our communities.
