The Peru Gazette

Peru, NY – October 19, 2024—It was a beautiful day and turnout for today’s honoring of the late Chip Hamilton, with all proceeds benefitting the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Chip’s daughter Ruth Hamilton LaClair, with much help from her husband David, brother Mark, mom Patti, family, and friends, organizes the event hosted by the Peru Fire […]

Opportunities available for college-bound students and those planning to enter workforce PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/17/2024) – Peru High School students Madison Nephew and Reese Mason were fairly certain about the careers they’d be pursuing after graduation. Still, the University of Vermont Health Network’s (UVHN) recent Career Fair opened their eyes to the wide array of health […]

Income eligibility has been expanded so more seniors can enroll Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Team recognized for its commitment to improving patients’ quality of life  PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/10/2024) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is proud to announce the recertification of its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The Cardiac Rehabilitation Team was recognized for […]

The man, who was in his 70s, was the first person to die from the disease in Vermont since 2012 Click here for the VTDigger story 

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Each person donating a pint of blood during the month of October will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Target gift card.  The drive is being coordinated […]

Clinton County, October 8, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) today is reporting an additional case of West Nile virus, the second case reported this season in Clinton County.  The individual, who is under the age of 50 and resides in Plattsburgh, began experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on September 18 and […]

Peru—CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive will be held on Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

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Clinton County, September 24, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting one case of West Nile virus, the first case reported this season.  The individual, who is over the age of 50 and resides in the Town of Chazy, began experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on September 1 and was subsequently […]

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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, 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 trl-county region. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. CVPH collected 21 units of 24 attempts […]

$1M remodel officially unveiled with fanfare Sept. 16 will also benefit local food shelves Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sept. 18, 2024 Press-Republican story: “Big changes are coming for many Medicare beneficiaries, and in some cases, people will need or want to enroll in a new plan,” Louise Norris, a health policy analyst for medicareresources.org, said. “So, it’s more important than ever to pause before tossing out what you think is junk mail. A […]

Nikki Catlin Honored for Care Provided to Elderly Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY – A meal shared together fills the soul as much as the stomach, and that’s exactly what Nikki Catlin enjoyed with one of her patients. The kindness and care she provided to a 92-year-old man in need is why she was honored this week […]

Eligible New Yorkers can get vaccinated at any pharmacy without a prescription Click here for the Sun Community News story

Our mission is to subsidize non-emergency, palliative, and end-of-life care for the pets of low-income families living in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties,” explained Griffin, NAPF founder. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PLATTSBURGH, NY  – When a patient is dying, that person’s comfort and final wishes are of the utmost importance. A local family witnessed one nurse’s dedication to compassionate care, and that is why Ashleigh Leavine, RN, was recognized today as the latest recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at the University of Vermont […]

Recommended that residents in the Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester and SwantonAareas should limit time spent outdoors between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to decrease exposure to mosquitoes. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Clinton County, August 21, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has been notified that a horse in Mooers has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE, Triple E) virus. The animal was unvaccinated. The EEE virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can infect people, horses and other mammals, some birds, reptiles and amphibians. This […]

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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 10, 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 trl-county region. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Medicare negotiates lower prices for ten drugs Helps 666K+ New Yorkers treated for diabetes, cancer, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, more Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Growing evidence suggests that everyday actions can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Join us at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on October 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. for a free 30-minute program on reducing your risk of dementia by up to 40% through lifestyle, even if you have a history of dementia in […]

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