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Great turnout for referendum vote

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Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh

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Building Trades program teaches home-building skills

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LEAPS merges all state after-school programs into a single entity

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Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment

PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee:

“This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State Police took into custody a former CVPH employee who was driving to our main campus with several guns in his possession. We believe that his intention was to use those guns here.

“Complicating this situation was a phone system failure (since resolved) which made notification by law enforcement difficult. We learned of the threat at 0900 as the arrest was being made which led to the decision not to lock down our facility.

“In many ways, we have been sheltered from the harsh realities of today’s troubled world. Today, that reality was made clear in a truly frightening way. I am grateful for the family member that informed law enforcement of this person’s intentions. As well as for the partnership of several county and state law enforcement agencies that came together seamlessly to protect us and those we care for.  I am forever grateful for this team of healthcare professionals who give so much to our community.

“The events of today highlight the complexities of providing health care in a safe environment. While there are no easy fixes, we will continue to plan, educate and implement change to support each other in this new reality.”

Duties/Responsibilities could fluctuate during seasons and can be discussed. The main goal is to assist the Youth Director in providing attention to detail and fluidity among programs.

Spring – organization of T-ball teams and help dispersing equipment (4-6 teams)
Summer – check-ins with summer activities as needed (schedule to be decided before season, the month of July)
Fall – organization on mini mites (6-8 teams) helps to disperse equipment for all levels.
Winter – Site coordinator for basketball games, help with skills assessment at the beginning of the season.
Attendance of Youth Commission meetings

Current pay is $3,000 per year.

Contact Recreation Director Kristen Marino at 518-320-2207 for more information. 

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will serve a Michigan dinner on Saturday, February 17, at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. It includes Michigan, baked beans, potato chips, drinks, and dessert: Two Michigans – $10, One Michigan – $7. They are served from 4 to 6 p.m. eat-in or take-out. Proceeds will enable the knights to conduct programs and donate to local charitable programs. All are welcome!   

A 90-year-old woman was pronounced dead after a car collided with a UPS truck in Dekalb, NY

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One of 10 new non-stop U.S. flights

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Awards honor CVPH team’s continued commitment to clinical quality, positive patient experiences.

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PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/12/2024) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) announced today that it has received two 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience awards:  The Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award.

Using data collected in 2021-22, these awards are part of the Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country. Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the over safety, quality and experience of care.

As a winner of the Pinnacle of Excellence Award^®, CVPH is ranked in the top 5% of healthcare providers in delivering patient experience over a minimum of 2 consecutive years.  The Guardian of Excellence Award^®, recognizes health care providers like CVPH who are in the top 5% in delivering clinical quality.

After an encounter with most CVPH services, patients receive a survey, or depending on preference, links to a survey via text or email, from Press Ganey who analyzes responses and compares the results to other health care facilities of similar size. Reports based on patient responses inform patient experience and clinical initiatives at CVPH.

“These well-deserved awards reflect this team’s ongoing commitment to providing quality care and a great patient experience. Every day, employees and providers work together to meet the challenges of this new healthcare landscape with the best interest of our patients at the very core of all we do,” said CVPH President Michelle LeBeau.

“In prioritizing the well-being of both their patients and dedicated staff on a daily basis, CVPH exemplifies dedication to their workforce and the communities they impact,” said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO and chairman at Press Ganey. “We applaud CVPH’s compassion, empathetic approach, and the genuine human connections they forge within the clinical healthcare landscape. It’s a privilege for us to collaborate with them as we applaud their remarkable accomplishments.”

Peru Girl Scout Troop 4183 will kick off this year’s cookie sale on Saturday, Feb 17th, with a table at the Peru Plaza outside Kinneys and Aubochon from 10 am to 2 pm or until supplies last! 

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CCC’s academic and administrative operations slated to move campuses by fall 2025

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(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today.

Customers who purchased the macarons can return them to their local Price Chopper/Market 32 store for a full refund.  Many of these customers have already been contacted through Price Chopper/Market 32’s Broadnet recall notification program, which uses purchase data and consumer phone numbers on file in connection with the company’s AdvantEdge (loyalty) card to alert those households they may have purchased the products in question.

For more information, please contact Price Chopper/Market 32 at 800-666-7667 or via email atconsumerresponse@pricechopper.com.