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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
Community Health Systems, Inc. of our report dated February 25, 2000
(October 5, 2000 as to Note 14), appearing in the Prospectus, which is a part of
this Registration Statement, and of our report dated February 25, 2000
(October 5, 2000 as to Note 14) relating to the financial statement schedule
appearing elsewhere in this Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
October 5, 2000
