Archive for 'Heathcare News'
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 […]
Posted: April 22nd, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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CVPH Emergency Room wait times performance ranked low
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Posted: April 20th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Vermont doctors discuss ways to prevent and treat seasonal allergies
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Posted: April 19th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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New York hospitals scale back mask, testing policies
CVPH and Alice Hyde are rolling back COVID-19 requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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National health survey to visit Clinton County
Data will guide national health programs and policies Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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AHMC, CVPH Update Masking, COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
Changes reflect data, shifting status of pandemic MALONE/PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/18/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are rolling back COVID-era masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Beginning tomorrow, April 19, the […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New Walk With a Doc Series Kicking Off Locally
World-wide program promotes benefits of physical activity PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/13/2023) – North Country physicians are stepping up to get more people in the community moving toward a healthier lifestyle. The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency is hosting its first Walk With a Doc event on […]
Posted: April 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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SUNY ends Covid vaccine mandate for students; US emergency over
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Posted: April 13th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Coast Guard warns of hypothermia risk in Lake Champlain during this week’s warm weather
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Posted: April 11th, 2023 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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CVPH Adds Convenient Lab Self Scheduling Option
MyChart subscribers can schedule blood draws at time, location of their choosing PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/11/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has added another new feature, Lab Self Schedule, to its MyChart patient portal. This easy and convenient feature allows patients to self-schedule their blood draws at the […]
Posted: April 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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OrthoNY is now Glens Falls Hospital’s orthopedic provider
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Posted: April 6th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
Better Emergency Management Preparation Needed by OPWDD Before Next Public Health Crisis, Audit Finds April 6, 2023 – The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) inadequate emergency management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by New York […]
Posted: April 6th, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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CVPH Family Medicine Residency Welcomes Class of 2026
Majority of graduates practice medicine in the region, helping to improve primary care access PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/04/2023) – Six new physicians will begin a 3-year Family Medicine training program here in July. The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency introduced its Class of 2026 during Match Day […]
Posted: April 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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State launches new Medicaid pharmacy benefit program
Program streamlines Medicaid pharm. process, saves money and time Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: April 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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High number of overdoses continues to plague Burlington
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Posted: April 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Adk. Regional Blood Center April Community Drives Announced
CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month and asks all eligible donors to consider donating. The following is the community […]
Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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State DMV encourages organ donation
DMV works with other state agencies to increase donor registration Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Blood Drive April 17th, 3 PM to 6 PM
At Comfort Inn Breakfast Room 411 State Route 3, Plattsburgh, NY There is a severe shortage at this time. All donated blood stays here in the North Country. Help save lives in your community. Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Lions Club and the Adirondack Regional Blood Center.
Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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VA understaffing can mean long waits for veterans to get mental health help
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Thank you, Donors
The CVPH Donor Center collected twenty-two units of blood on Monday, March 27, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center; they are very grateful for that. Peru is one of the Donor Center’s top contributing communities, and Peru can be very proud of its caring spirit. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates Peru drives and […]
Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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UVM Medical Network reaches agreement with UnitedHealthCare
Trouble viewing this email? View it online Today, we’re announcing an agreement that means the UVM Health Network will continue to provide in-network care to patients covered under UnitedHealthcare’s commercial insurance plans through December 31, 2023. Our commercial insurance contract with United had been scheduled to expire April 1. While this extension will put […]
Posted: March 24th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Scholarships encourage students to think about suicide prevention
Be the One Scholarships offered for first time since 2019 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 23rd, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 107,735 Americans died from drug poisonings between August 2021 and August 2022, and 66% of those deaths involved synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Approximately 23% of fentanyl powder and 7% of fentanyl pills seized by the DEA in 2022 contained xylazine, according to Milgram.” Click here for the NCPR […]
Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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NYS drops COVID testing requirement for nursing home visitors
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on March 27
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, March 27, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center. All blood collected is utilized in our local region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus council 7273
Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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