Claxton Hepburn Medical Center
Hospitals and Health CareNew York, United States201-500 Employees
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, based in Ogdensburg, New York, serves the North Country with a network of emergency and acute care services. Through the Claxton Campus, the organization operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and a 10-bed observation unit, providing comprehensive care across several specialized service lines. Founded in 1855, it is recognized as the region’s first hospital and continues to support local families with a range of medical services. Since October 2024, the Medical Center has operated as a standalone psychiatric hospital, providing acute inpatient mental health care for adults and children, with 28 beds for adults and 12 beds for children and adolescents. The Elizabeth May Duvall Child and Adolescent Behavioral Center within the campus is the region’s only inpatient facility focused on youth behavioral health, and there are plans to expand the pediatric unit by 10 beds to address growing demand. Overall, the campus emphasizes patient-centered care and aims to integrate behavioral health with other medical services for the North Country.