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Archive for 'Heathcare News'

Postpartum healthcare coverage extended for people with Medicaid

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State’s fully paid parental leave program expands

Eighty percent of state’s workforce now entitled to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Upstate New York under air quality health advisory Tuesday

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New York distributes free test strips to protect drug users from deadly xylazine tranquilizer

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Peru Blood Drive Today

Remember the CVPH blood drive today, June 5, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s May 22, 2023 meeting

By John T. Ryan Deputy Supervisor Jim Douglass chaired the meeting of May 22, 2023  General Town News  J. Hogan Refrigeration will provide and install a new electric-powered heat pump heating and air conditioning system. The board deemed Hogan’s $18,996 bid to be the most responsible. Peru will host nine Heyworth-Mason Park summer concerts. Bids […]

Peru CVPH Blood Drive on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 5 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac […]

The Foundation at CVPH awards grant to support women going through early miscarriage

Plattsburgh, NY- Healing Grace Center for Hope and Healing is expanding their services thanks inpart to a grant from the Foundation at CVPH. The Foundation has awarded Healing Grace a Community Project Grant in support of their new program designed to support women going through early miscarriage.This program provides medical supplies and comfort items to […]

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several June Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, and blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/25/2023) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for […]

New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers

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CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research

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Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh

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CVPH nurse honored for helping to save colleague who had a heart attack

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CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and supplies other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac Lake and Glens […]

Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones statement:              After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]

NYers covered through NYS marketplace reminded to take action

Eligibility reviews underway for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Here’s how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency affects you

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Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several May Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for the region. […]

Atty General James caps insulin costs to uninsured New Yorkers

Eli Lilly and Sanofi-Aventis agree to cap insulin prices Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Syracuse woman helps design Barbie’s first doll with Down syndrome

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RICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PICS HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL TWISTS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) –Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall from Dakota Style Foods on 10-ounce PICS Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, with UPC 41735 05739. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the presence of milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging. For those who do not have a […]