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Community Voice Matters: Hearings on North Star Service Changes
25 Jul
Summary
- Public hearings are scheduled for service closures at North Star Health Alliance facilities.
- Hearings will cover proposed closures at Claxton-Hepburn, Carthage Area Hospital, and North Country Orthopaedic Group.
- Public comments are crucial for the state Department of Health's review of closure plans.
Public hearings are underway for proposed service closures at North Star Health Alliance facilities, including Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus, Carthage Area Hospital, and North Country Orthopaedic Group. These sessions are being conducted in compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations to gather input from the community, patients, employees, and other stakeholders.
Specific hearings are scheduled for Tuesday in Carthage concerning the Sleep Center and primary care/physical therapy services, Wednesday in Ogdensburg for labor, delivery, nuclear medicine, and various health center services, and Thursday in Watertown for an ambulatory surgery center closure. Each hearing allows for in-person and virtual participation, with specific guidelines for speakers.
All comments provided during the hearings, along with written submissions sent before or after, will be forwarded to the state Department of Health. This information will be used as part of the department's official review process for North Star's proposed service changes. North Star emphasizes the importance of respectful participation in this regulatory process.
