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Our History
Clifton-Fine Hospital History
The Clifton-Fine Community, located in the pristine Northwest portion of the Adirondack Park, consists of deep forests, pristine lakes and rivers, and majestic mountains. It is a region whose beautiful open space attracts residents and visitors alike. But were it not for Clifton-Fine Hospital, whose services often mean the difference between life and death, these same sweeping rural vistas could be a challenge to finding readily-accessible medical assistance for those who are injured or ill. The Hospital’s commitment to its community has been steadfast and must remain so in order to serve all who seek its services.
For nearly sixty years the Clifton-Fine Hospital has been
an integral part of the community. The Hospital was established in 1951 when Dr. Robert Persson, working closely with a group of friends and colleagues, raised the funds to establish the Clifton-Fine Hospital.
The Hospital was founded, and has always been supported by, members of the community it serves. It represents the willingness of everyone in our community to care for and about each other. Through times of prosperity and economic stress, Clifton-Fine Hospital has continued to grow carefully, steadily, and thoughtfully, while remaining true to its mission and longstanding tradition of providing high-quality, accessible healthcare close to home.
The personalized care we provide to all our patients is central to our work. It is paramount to all that we do and is at the core of the Hospital’s mission and culture. Every person who is part of Clifton-Fine Hospital, from physicians, to nurses, to professional staff, to volunteers and donors is also a member of the caring community that makes up the region in which the Hospital resides.
From its humble beginnings, Clifton-Fine Hospital has grown to become recognized as a highly regarded hospital, providing a host of quality services to approximately 5,000 year-round residents and up to twice that number when seasonal visitors come to southern St. Lawrence County. The Hospital’s federal designation as a rural, 20-bed Critical Access Hospital ensures financial stability and guarantees that Clifton-Fine Hospital will continue to provide the healthcare services our patients need most to remain healthy, while allowing them to stay close to home.
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