Archive for 'Heathcare News'
Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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ADK Medical Center receives national recognition
AMC deemed tops in managing risk, providing quality care with better outcomes, patient satisfaction, and at lower cost Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 17th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Some seniors to start paying less for certain prescription drugs
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Posted: March 16th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Political News.
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Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation
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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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South Burlington man sentenced to one year, plus one day for Paycheck Protection Plan fraud
Dennis Duffy secured pandemic loan after forging documents Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington clears out homeless encampments near vacant building
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Posted: March 14th, 2023 under City News, Code Enforcement, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York’s Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores are Double National Average
March 13, 2023 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess their plans for spending federal pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. […]
Posted: March 13th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New residents transitioning to Burlington pod community
One of Burlington’s efforts to assist the homeless Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: March 11th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Medical assist equipment free of charge
By John T. Ryan Peru & Plattsburgh – It’s not uncommon for people, especially seniors, to need a medical assistance device on a short-term basis. Fortunately, at least three local organizations offer them free of charge, typically for up to sixty days. If people know they need a device for a more extended period, a […]
Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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FDA: Two more eye drops brands recalled due to risks
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Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News.
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New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay
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Posted: March 7th, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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ERs are in crisis in Syracuse and across US. When will Washington act? (Editorial Board Opinion)
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Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Upstate New York.
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This is not Peru news, but it’s a wonderful story of a small Adirondack community’s kindness
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Posted: March 5th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Peru’s Drive in Monday, March 27, 3 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/03/2023) – 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 […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Nearly 70,000 in Onondaga County teeter on ‘hunger cliff’ as pandemic food stamp benefits end
Statewide cuts, not just Onondaga County. It affectes nearly 3 million people Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, National News, State Government News.
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Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers
Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must: 1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones announces 2023 Women of Distinction Award Nominations Underway
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
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Court temporarily blocks repeal of NY’s Covid vaccination mandate for health care workers
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Adirondack Health to close dental office
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Posted: February 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Millions may lose Medicaid health coverage
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Posted: February 27th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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Mountain Lake Services making dreams come true
Jeff Lang loves his horse, and his life Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and COVID-19
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Posted: February 25th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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UVMMC and Cancer Center unveil ‘groundbreaking’ CAR T-cell therapy cancer treatment
“It’s designed to provide the best care possible for our patients in Vermont and Northern New York.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 23rd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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If UnitedHealthcare is your medical insurance provider, you need to read this message
Message from UVM Health Network President and CEO Sunil Eappen I’m writing to let you know about a developing situation affecting some of our patients in Vermont and Northern New York: In spite of our best efforts to reach a new agreement, UnitedHealthcare has decided to terminate its commercial insurance contract with the UVM Health […]
Posted: February 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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