Claxton-Hepburn

Welcome, new providers Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center recently welcomed two new medical professionals—Karen Galvan, MD, and Alesha (Akins) Pedersen, RPA-C—as part of its mission to make the highest quality care more accessible. A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE ONE SURGEON, MANY HATS Dr. Galvan will be providing general surgical services at St. Lawrence Surgery in addition to treating patients at the Reverend Thomas T. Patterson Wound Healing Center, both located in Ogdensburg. She recently completed her residency in general surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, where Karen Galvan, MD she also received her medical degree. Dr. Galvan performs a wide variety of surgical procedures. A passion for caring for the underserved ensures Dr. Galvan will fit right in at Claxton-Hepburn, where our mission is to meet the region's healthcare needs with compassion. She lives in Ogdensburg with her husband. Six Times the Focus on Primary Care Our community health centers provide routine preventive primary care for children, adults, and seniors," says Gary Hart, MD, chief medical officer at Claxton-Hepburn. "Certain locations also offer diagnostics, X-rays, laboratory services, and electrocardiograms. Our highly trained medical personnel have real connections to the communities we serve and understand the importance of gaining and keeping your trust." LOCAL GROWTH During the next two years, Claxton-Hepburn is committed to continued growth for community-based primary care services, such as pediatrics, internal medicine, and family practice, along At Your Convenience Canton Health Center 39 West Main Street, Canton (315) 379-4700 Claxton-Hepburn Health Center 100 Horwood Place, Ogdensburg (315) 394-9462 We take your health personally. The latest addition to the primary care team at Madrid Health Center, Pedersen is a physician assistant with experience in orthopedics, emergency medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, neonatal intensive care, surgical Alesha (Akins) Pedersen, intensive care, dermatology, pediatrics, mental health, and RPA-C family medicine. In her free time, this Daeman College graduate enjoys cooking, reading, and relaxing with her husband, Jordan. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Galvan, call (315) 393-2611. To schedule an appointment with Pedersen, call (315) 322-8947. As the healthcare industry changes, access to primary care in a community setting is more important than ever. Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center offers the care you need close to home at six strategically located primary care centers. with frequently used specialties, such as dermatology, obstetrics, and gastroenterology. "Offering much-needed services from inside our communities is the future of health care at Claxton-Hepburn," Dr. Hart says. "Primary care continues to be one of our top priorities with the ongoing support of our medical staff, senior management, and the medical center's board." For more information about Claxton-Hepburn's primary care centers, subscribe to our free enewsletter by visiting www.claxtonhepburn.org and clicking the "Custom Health eNewsletter" button at the bottom of the screen. Hammond Area Health Center 225 St. Lawrence Avenue, Hammond (315) 324-5941 Heuvelton Health Center 103 Rensselaer Street, Heuvelton (315) 344-6621 Madrid Health Center 16 Church Street, Madrid (315) 322-8947 Waddington Health Center 4 Montgomery Heights, Waddington (315) 388-7872 LIVING WELL 4

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