Mission Vision Values 214 King Street Ogdensburg, NY 315.393

214 King Street l Ogdensburg, NY
315.393.3600 l claxtonhepburn.org
W
elcome to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in
Ogdensburg, New York. For over 130 years, our staff has
been dedicated to delivering high quality health care with stateof-the-art technology. Claxton-Hepburn has kept pace with the
advancement of technology with the addition of a 128-slice CT
scanner with iDose technology, PET imaging, 1.4T Signa Excite
HDx MRI, 3D mammography, 3D/4D ultrasound, and a 24-station
dialysis unit. The 130-bed facility includes a 28-bed acute care
mental health center, a 10-bed intensive care unit, a 10-bed
obstetrics unit.
Our medical center is a regional referral center serving a population
of 110,000 in St. Lawrence County and provides primary care
for a population of 40,000 in Ogdensburg and the surrounding
communities. The Medical Center operates primary care centers
in the communities of Canton, Hammond, Heuvelton, Madrid,
Ogdensburg, and Waddington.
Our medical staff provides excellent care and consists of
the following specialties: internal medicine, nephrology,
gastroenterology, critical care, medical oncology, radiation
oncology, family practice, general surgery, retinal and pediatric
ophthalmology, urology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology,
pain management, pediatrics, anesthesiology, pathology, oral
surgery, interventional radiology, and emergency medicine.
In today’s challenging healthcare environment, Claxton-Hepburn
remains dedicated to high quality healthcare. The last decade
has seen significant growth with the recruitment of additional
physicians in existing and new specialties, the constant upgrade
of equipment and the addition of many new services at the
Medical Center.
In recent years, Claxton-Hepburn’s commitment to quality has
been recognized multiple national accreditations in radiology,
cancer, and cardiology, as well as excelling with Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Value Based Purchasing.
The campus includes: the main hospital, our dually accredited
Richard E. Winter Cancer Center, and the Dr. Ravinder N.
Agarwal Renal Center, the only center in the region to offer home
hemodialysis along with in-center dialysis and CAPD. Located off
campus, is the Rev. Thomas T. Patterson Wound Healing Center,
providing specialized care in wound management, including
hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Our Cancer Center is the only radiation oncology site between
Syracuse and Burlington to offer IMRT SmartBeam Technology
and chemotherapy under one roof. With the addition our new
Trilogy linear accelerator, we can treat more cancers in a shorter
amount of time using SBRT and SRS.
Mission
To enhance health and life
with compassion and excellence.
Vision
Trusted partner in your health.
Values
Compassion l Teamwork l Integrity
Innovation l Excellence
AREA INFORMATION
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is conveniently
located to many areas where people enjoy cultural
events and outdoor activities in all four seasons.
Biking
Hiking
Boating/Sailing
Hunting
Canoeing
Horseback riding
Camping
Scuba diving
X-Country skiing
Snowmobiling
Downhill skiing
Water skiing
Fishing
Whitewater kayaking
Golfing
and much more
Adirondack Mountains
near Lake Placid
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center is located on beautiful, St. Lawrence River
in northern New York State. Enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, and scuba diving
in crystal clear water of the St. Lawrence River. Ogdensburg is also home to
the Frederic Remington Art Museum, the famous western artist. Less than
an hour away is Ottawa, the capital city of Canada with great dining and
cultural activities. It’s a short drive to the Adirondack Mountains and Lake
Placid for skiing, hiking, or camping. Montreal offers Quebec City with a
European flair and is just two hours away.
St. Lawrence County, New York
COST OF LIVING
Throughout the area there are waterfront homes,
undeveloped acreage for custom-built homes, farmland,
and established homes within the city limits, all available
for a very reasonable price. Rental homes are available for
interim housing until you find or build your dream home.
Many people often own homes in town as well as waterfront
camps for use during the summer months to take full
advantage of the beautiful warm weather.
WEATHER
Located just 20 minutes away from the Medical Center is the college
community of Canton, home of SUNY Canton and St. Lawrence University.
Located at the base of the Adirondack Mountains, Canton boasts a quaint
historic business center, a variety of restaurants, a movie theater, two
golf courses, and lovely parks and museums. In addition to the colleges,
Canton Central School provides instruction for pre-kindergarten through
grade 12. St. Mary’s Catholic School provides a private school option for
pre-kindergarten through grade 6. The schools are noted for both strong
academic focus and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities that appeal
to a broad range of interests. Small classroom size allows for individualized
attention.
distances from claxton-hepburn
Ottawa - 1 hour
Lake Placid - 2 hours
Syracuse - 2 hours
Montreal - 2 hours
Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence County generally have cold,
snowy winters. Located north of the Lake Effect snow belt,
the mean snowfall is 66 inches. Temperatures in the summer
range from 70-90°F allowing you to take full advantage of all
the area has offer. In January the mean temp is 18°F, great
for skiing and snowmobiling.
HELPFUL WEBSITES
cantonnewyork.us
ogdensburg.org
ogdensburgny.org
northcountryguide.com
cantonnychamber.org
lakeplacid.com
adirondacks.org
ogdensburgk12.org
Ottawa, Ontario
Burlington - 3.5 hours
Albany - 4 hours
Toronto - 4 hours
Buffalo - 4.5 hours