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Staying Alive: Responding to Emergencies Set for February 18

The free program offers information about AED use, fire safety, Narcan administration, Stop the Bleed, and more. PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/08/2023) —  “Staying Alive: Responding to Emergencies” is a free community event planned for Saturday, February 18, at the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  […]

CCC, SUNY Plattsburgh sign new integrated nursing program

Integrated program comes with big applause from educators and students alike Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Panel discusses addiction and overdose crisis in North Country

Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

How to keep takeout food safe

Clinton County officials slam Hochul Medicaid plan

“For instance, the county’s current budget, which was passed in December, would have an instant $1.7 million hole in it.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

CDC adds COVID-19 shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

STEC URGES GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO END VACCINE MANDATE ON HEALTH CARE WORKERS

News Release   With COVID-19 emergencies poised to expire at federal, state level, Senator writes governor to lift mandate and help alleviate short staffing at hospitals and nursing homes             This week, Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) wrote to Governor Hochul, requesting she end the vaccine mandate on healthcare workers. President Biden recently announced the federal COVID-19 […]

Hochul’s budget proposes tax hike for cigs, more school aid

The budget would raise the state cigarette tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded

Click here for the NBC5 story

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru this Monday

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, November 28th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate your support.  The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

University of Vermont Medical Center support staff to unionize after vote

The employees overwhelmingly voted “Yes” in the poll, with a final tally of 997 to 163 for support staff and 123 to 18 for technical staff. Click here for the NBC5 story 

COURAGEOUS CALI

Event to benefit local toddler fighting Powassan virus infection Click here for the Press-Republican story 

CVPH Peru Blood Drive – Monday, January 30

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 30, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. On November 28, CVPH collected twenty units in Peru, a great showing. Please continue your generosity. All blood collected is utilized in our local tri-county region. The blood drive is […]

US proposes once-a-year COVID-19 shots for most Americans

Click here for the NBC5 story 

 Clinton County Health Department Releases 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment 

The two top priority health issues that were identified through the assessment were: Prevent Chronic Diseases and Promote Well-Being and Prevent Mental and Substance Use Disorders Clinton County, January 23, 2023. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), along with UVM Health Network-CVPH, its partner in community health assessment and planning, is pleased to announce the […]

US confirmed its first case of COVID-19 three years ago

Click here for the NBC5 report 

Local medical professionals from Vermont, New York volunteer to help athletes during FISU Games

Event organizers say there are more than 200 medical professionals on hand to help anyone, participating in the games or not, that is in need of assistance Click here for the NBC5 story 

Apple acknowledges faulty crash detection affecting skiers

Click here for the Macworld report 

Flavored cannabis marketing accused of targeting children

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Veterans seeking that care can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility. They do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to receive care. Click here for the NBC5 story 

National Red Day benefits cardiac patients

Foundation of CVPH Planning Unique Heart Health Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit Cardiology patients across the region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/13/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is asking businesses and residents across the North Country to wear red and be one step ahead of cardiovascular disease. National Wear Red Day activities are happening across the country on February 3. The Foundation is […]

Syracuse judge strikes down NY vaccine mandate for health workers, rules state overstepped its authority

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Cancer docs: NY’s new prescription rules threaten to interrupt patient care (Guest Opinion)

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Hochul plans $1B investment in mental health care in NY

Click here for the Syracuse.com story