Carthage Area Hospital

11/25/2025

We are sending a big, belated happy 80th birthday wish to Dr. Mirza Ashraf, cardiologist at Carthage Area Hospital, who celebrated his birthday on November 21.

Dr. Ashraf first joined the Carthage Area Hospital Medical Staff in 1973 and has spent more than fifty years caring for the hearts of our community. Patients know him for his warmth and reassuring confidence. Colleagues know him as a dedicated physician, a teacher, and a storyteller who brings energy to every hallway he walks down.

Here is to Dr. Ashraf at 80, still caring, still teaching, and still loving celebrations. If you have a favorite memory or kind word to share, drop it in the comments and help show him how much he means to Carthage Area Hospital, North Star Health Alliance, and the North Country. 💓

11/25/2025

We are proud to recognize and celebrate Casey Stevens for achieving the distinguished credential of Certified Case Manager (CCM). This accomplishment reflects not only hard work and dedication but also a deep commitment to excellence in serving individuals, families, and communities.

Earning the CCM credential is a significant professional milestone that demonstrates advanced knowledge, ethical practice, and the highest standard of care coordination. Casey has shown exceptional perseverance throughout the rigorous certification process and now joins an elite group of case management professionals who are nationally recognized for their expertise.

This certification is more than a title. It represents compassion, leadership, and a passion for helping others navigate complex health and social systems. We are incredibly proud of Casey and look forward to the continued impact she will make in the lives of those she serves.

Please join us in congratulating Casey on this outstanding achievement!

11/21/2025

Feel Good Friday spotlight! 🐾🐾

Meet Charlie, our 3-year-old Golden Retriever therapy dog at Carthage Area Hospital's Philadelphia Medical Center, working in our Physical Therapy Department. Charlie is a certified therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and works alongside her skilled handler, Alexis Shippee, PT, DPT.

During certain physical therapy sessions, patients can take part in animal-assisted therapy with Charlie. Spending time petting, cuddling, or simply relaxing with her can help ease anxiety in the clinic, support relaxation, lift mood, and encourage emotional regulation during and after the visit.

Charlie also helps boost participation and motivation, especially for patients who may feel nervous about therapy.

Charlie is used only in the Physical Therapy Department at our Philadelphia Medical Center and only when appropriate, as determined by Alexis and the care team. We are so grateful for this furry teammate who helps our patients feel a little more comfortable, one wag at a time.

11/20/2025

Every mile matters when you live in the North Country. 💚

Today, on National Rural Health Day, we celebrate the Power of Rural and the people who keep care close to home.

At North Star Health Alliance, our hospitals, practices, and clinics are rooted in the same small towns and villages we serve. We uniquely understand what rural healthcare really looks like:

• Long drives for appointments
• Weather and transportation that can get in the way
• Fewer providers and higher rates of chronic illness in our communities

That is precisely why we are so committed to keeping healthcare local. By working together across our campuses and practices, we strive to:

• Expand access close to home
• Strengthen local care teams
• Connect patients with the proper care at the right time

To our rural healthcare teams and community partners: thank you for showing up, day after day, for our neighbors. You are the heart of local healthcare. 💙

11/19/2025

Shining bright at Carthage Area Hospital today! We were proud to present the North Star Health Alliance's STAR Awards, celebrating team members who bring Service, Teamwork, Accountability, and Resourcefulness to life for our patients and community. ⭐

In STAR order, this round of honorees includes:

• Danielle Nier, RN, Nursing Supervisor, Meadowbrook Terrace for Service
• Robert "Bob" Marolf, Medical Biller for Teamwork
• Ebony Skinner, IS Technician for Accountability
• Paedyn Johnson, Certified Medical Assistant for Resourcefulness

As Paedyn was unable to attend in person, Melissa Newton, Clinic Manager for Adult Medicine, Carthage Pediatrics, Carthage Podiatry, Tri County Orthopedics, and Women's Way to Wellness, accepted the award on her behalf.

The awards were presented by Jerian O'Dell, Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Michael Gordon, Chief Medical Officer, and Eliza Dusharm, Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

Please take a moment to read more about each honoree and join us in congratulating Danielle, Bob, Ebony, and Paedyn!

11/14/2025

Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week to our incredible Nurse Practitioners across North Star Health Alliance! 💙

This year's theme, "NPs: Trusted Voices, Proven Care", honors the essential role NPs play in keeping our communities healthy, close to home.

Trusted Voices speaks to the confidence patients place in our NPs to listen, explain, and guide them through every step of their health journey.

Proven Care recognizes the consistent, evidence-based, and compassionate care they provide every day in our clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices.

To every Nurse Practitioner within North Star Health Alliance, thank you for:

• Building trust with patients and families
• Providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up
• Expanding access to high-quality local care
• Bringing skill, kindness, and calm to every visit

Join us in celebrating our Nurse Practitioners this week and thanking them for being trusted voices and providing proven care across the North Country. 🩺💙

11/12/2025

Toys For Tots can use your help! Every donation helps and goes directly to a Jefferson County family in need. Drop off deadline is Dec 10th! Simply bring your toys to the CAH lobby located at 1001 West Street.

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

STARTING DEC 1ST ALL POSTS WILL BE FEATURED ON North Star Health Alliance PAGE

We know - keeping up with multiple pages can feel like déjà vu. To make things simpler, starting December 1st, all our Facebook updates, announcements, and events will be shared exclusively on the North Star Health Alliance page.

Be sure to follow North Star Health Alliance to stay connected! No extra clicks, no duplicate posts, just the news that matters.

11/06/2025

Do you have an appointment at Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage Urology, Carthage Pediatrics, or Woman’s Way to Wellness this week? Be prepared for a little extra time on hour seive in! The bridge is down to one lane for construction.

If you are running more than 15 minutes late, please give us a call to let us know.

11/06/2025

Grand Opening — Happening Today!

Carthage Area Hospital Cancer Treatment Center is officially open—come meet your Carthage cancer care team and get a free screening.

When: Today — Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Where: 3 Bridge Street, Suite 1, Carthage, NY

Free screenings available (walk-ins welcome):
• Breast cancer
• Skin cancer
• Oral cancer

Meet the team: Daniel Kyung, MD, Medical Director; Alka Srivastava, MD; Lucille Alston, MD; David Boyce, MD; Lindsey McLear, FNP-C; Gillian Edwards, FNP-C.
Director: Jessica Morley.

How to schedule your free screening: Call Jessica at 315.713.6210.

You can also stop by to see the space and say hello to our providers.

Powered by North Star Health Alliance with the trusted team from the Richard E. Winter Cancer Center. Care close to home.