UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 15
Certification and Notice of Termination of Registration Under
Section 12(g) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Or Suspension of Duty to File Reports Under
Section 13 and 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Commission File Number 33-64538
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
155 Franklin Road, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN 37027-4600
(615) 373-9600
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(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrant's principal
executive offices)
10-1/4% Senior Subordinated
Debentures due 2003
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(Title of each class of securities covered by this Form)
None
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(Title of other classes of securities for which a duty to file
reports under section 13(a) or 15(d) remains)
Please place an X in the box(es) to designate the
appropriate rule provision(s) relied upon to terminate or suspend
the duty to file reports:
Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(i) / X / Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(i) / X /
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Rule 12g-4(a)(1)(ii) / / Rule 12h-3(b)(1)(ii) / /
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Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(i) / / Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(i) / /
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Rule 12g-4(a)(2)(ii) / / Rule 12h-3(b)(2)(ii) / /
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Rule 15d-6 / /
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Approximate number of holders of record as of certification or
notice date:
Debentures: Approximately 150.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, Community Health Systems, Inc. has caused this
certification/notice to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned duly authorized person.
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ Ernie Bacon
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Ernie Bacon, Executive Vice President
& Chief Operating Officer
Dated: August 12, 1996
