OGDENSBURG -- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC) joins the recognition of National Case Management Week, October 11-17, by highlighting case management staff for the services they provide for our patients.

This year’s theme is “Transitions Through Care, Expertise, and Integrity.”

Case Management work to achieve patient wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources, and service facilitation.

The case manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of care.

They ensure that available resources are being used in a timely and cost-effective manner to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source.

Case management allows direct communication between the case manager, the patient, the medical providers, and ancillary services to optimize the outcome for all involved.

We take this time to thank our Case Management staff for keeping all of us North Country Strong including Jennifer Hitsman, Shaunah Prashaw, Tammy Drummond, Jennifer Hitsman, Jessica Russell, and Mike Beldock. Seated is Kareen Bedford.