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Archive for 'Heathcare News'

Burlington emergency vet sees uptick in respiratory illness in dogs

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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

Some seniors to start paying less for certain prescription drugs

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Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

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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 

Burlington clears out homeless encampments near vacant building

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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. […]

New residents transitioning to Burlington pod community

One of Burlington’s efforts to assist the homeless  Click here for the WCAX story 

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 […]

FDA: Two more eye drops brands recalled due to risks

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New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay

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ERs are in crisis in Syracuse and across US. When will Washington act? (Editorial Board Opinion)

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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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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 […]

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 

Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

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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 […]

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 […]

Court temporarily blocks repeal of NY’s Covid vaccination mandate for health care workers

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Adirondack Health to close dental office

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Millions may lose Medicaid health coverage

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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 

FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and COVID-19

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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 

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 […]