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CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW SLEEP CENTER (May 14, 2013) CARTHAGE, NY Carthage Area Hospital will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Sleep Center on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 4pm- 6pm at 1001 West St. Carthage, NY. Tours will be given at the event. In partnership with Franciscan Companies, Carthage Area Hospital is pleased to provide this new service to patients suffering from obstructed sleep apnea or other respiratory conditions. The Sleep Center includes two private rooms equipped with bathrooms, comfortable and relaxing beds, flat screen televisions, along with a rustic Adirondack theme. Its set to officially open on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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About Carthage Area Hospital Carthage Area Hospital was founded as a 501-(c)-3 federal tax exempt and not-for-profit organization in 1965. Located in Carthage, NY, the 78-bed hospital provides services to a rural population residing in Eastern Jefferson, Southern St. Lawrence, and Northern Lewis Counties of Northern New York. In addition to the main campus in Carthage, the hospital includes 22 outlying clinics and 1 assisted-living facility. For more information, please visit www.carthagehospital.com. About Franciscan Companies With services covering 14 counties in Upstate New York and three counties in Pennsylvania, Franciscan Companies provides a variety of health-related products, services and programs to patients and consumers including medical equipment, respiratory therapy, sleep disorder treatments, home care services, Lifeline medical alert, medication dispensers and more.