<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1Ot8Mc_19kbYuRd00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1Ot8Mc_19kbYuRd00" width="1200" height="600" >CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - North Star employees are voicing their concern and frustration, as they face continuing uncertainty. On Wednesday, nurses, union leaders, and community members demanded that their hospital retain its services.“Why and how did we get here?” said Bonnie Jacobs.That question was on the mind of folks gathering in front of Carthage Area Hospital on Wednesday. Their message was clear.“My colleagues, union siblings, and I are out here tonight to demand that New York State take action and save these hospitals,” said Jacobs. The rally drew folks from across the north country, including Emily Etheridge, who, despite working for Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, came to support her fellow health care workers.“It’s not just about Carthage and Claxton, it’s about health care in general for our region. Services have been slowly decreasing over the years to begin with, and the loss of two hospitals would be devastating to our area,” said Emily Etheridge.In addition to preventing key services from disappearing, those gathering spoke against potential staffing cuts. Jessica Thornton described what it’s like working at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.“Very turbulent right now. I mean, we show up to work every day not knowing what services will be there, what services we can provide to our patients, or how we’re going to care for them the way that we want to. You know, to provide the quality care that everyone deserves. It’s a daily battle and a daily struggle,” said Jessica Thornton.Wednesday’s Rally was put on by the New York State Nurses Association. When asked if they’ve heard from federal representatives Chuck Schumer or Elise Stefanik, union leaders say ‘not recently’. </div></body>

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CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - North Star employees are voicing their concern and frustration, as they face continuing uncertainty. On Wednesday, nurses, union leaders, and community members demanded that their hospital retain its services. “Why and how did we get here?” said Bonnie Jacobs. That question was on the...

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