In late 2015, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and River Hospital entered a formal affiliation, forming North Star Health Alliance (NSHA).

The affiliation was intended to protect and enhance each organization’s respective charitable mission. By joining together, the two hospitals are working to improve the quality of services and health care at each institution. The North Star Health Alliance serves as a passive parent to River Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and their sister organizations while ensuring operational independence. Under the terms of the affiliation, each hospital will retain its name, board, leadership structure and staffing levels and remain responsible for its own bottom line.

On September 13, the community is invited to an open house to learn how North Star Health Alliance is working to expand services to better meet the health needs of the community. The open house will be held at River Hospital, 4 Fuller Street, Alexandria Bay, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Claxton-Hepburn CEO Nate Howell and River Hospital CEO Ben Moore will provide a short overview of NSHA and the current state of health care in the region. The community will also have the opportunity to meet healthcare providers from both Claxton-Hepburn and River. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For questions regarding the Open House call 315-482-1270.

For more information about Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, visit claxtonhepburn.org. For more information about River Hospital, visit riverhospital.org.