The Peru Gazette

Gathering part of CVPH’s Centennial Celebration  Plattsburgh, NY –Retirees of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are invited to a special gathering Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 10 am to noon in the CVPH Boardroom. Part of the hospital’s year-long celebration of 100 years of caring, the event is an […]

Eligibility requirements for the HEAP program can be found online here: https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-heating-assistance-heap. PLATTSBURGH, NY, October 2, 2026  — With the winter rapidly approaching and the temperatures dropping, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) encourages all residents to see if they are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP is a New York State program that […]

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(PLATTSBURGH, NY – October 22, 2026) Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to be partnering with the Clinton County Office for the Aging in a series of pop-up visual art workshops. These workshops are free to participants and feature mediums such as collage, ceramics, and watercolor. Creative Aging Pop-Ups are an ongoing collaboration between the Clinton County […]

October 26, 2026 – CVPH News Release, Plattsburgh, NY – When people come to the hospital, they’re often facing more than a medical challenge. They may be carrying fear, uncertainty or circumstances that make an already difficult situation even harder. For one patient at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, those […]

More appointments, shorter waits at AHMC and CVPH 10/26/26 – CVPH News Release – Malone/Plattsburgh, NY – Patients across the North Country are gaining faster access to X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan and mammography services, thanks to expanded imaging capacity at Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), both part of the […]

October 23, 2026 – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – This morning, Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) held a press conference amplifying concerns his office has received regarding allegations of poor quality of care in the Clinton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Community member Nora King, whose mother was housed in this facility, shared her mother’s story during the […]

The Rail Trail provides an accessible option for viewing and being immersed in the Adirondack wilderness Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Giving Shift event set for Sunday, Oct. 18 Plattsburgh, NY –  Trading their scrubs and uniforms for fun costumes, University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital employees welcome all ghouls, goblins, princesses and superheroes to the Giving Shift’s Halloween event Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 am to noon on the hospital’s main […]

It will Consolidate Five Department of Health Laboratory Sites and Bring Nearly 800 Employees Under One Roof October 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the topping out of the new $1.7 billion Wadsworth Center Laboratory at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Campus in Albany, marking a major construction milestone as the final […]

Clinton County, October 13, 2026. More than 100 confirmed measles cases have been reported across 22 New York counties in 2026. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is asking residents to be proactive by checking their vaccination history. There are currently zero cases in Clinton County. Measles is a respiratory disease that is easily spread when a […]

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Plattsburgh, October 6, 2026. As we enter respiratory illness season, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reminding residents to practice good health habits and take precautions to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Respiratory illness season typically lasts through the end of March but varies season-to-season. Respiratory illnesses are spread through the air and affect […]

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With a robust year-round event schedule, emergency services staff find themselves stretched thin at times. Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Executive Order Immediately Expands Network of Vaccine Administrators, Adding Paramedics, Advanced EMS, Midwives and Pharmacists; Adds Flexibility for Nurses To Order Testing September 5, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul issued an Executive Order today declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the growing number of measles cases across rural areas of New York and […]

The support staff and technical staff unions, which represent 3,300 members, announced the vote result Friday. But that doesn’t mean a strike will necessarily occur. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Funding Supports 352 Healthcare Professionals Committed to Serving Medicaid Members and Uninsured New Yorkers September 25, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for the Healthcare Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program, a $48.3 million student loan repayment initiative designed to expand access to care for Medicaid members and uninsured individuals while also attracting providers […]

Free ECH group offers education, tips and connection  Elizabethtown, NY –  Living with diabetes can come with challenges, but support is available close to home. Community members are invited to attend University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital’s next Diabetes Support Group meeting. The event will be held Wednesday, September 30 at 4:30 […]

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September 16, 2026 – Mobile sports betting has quickly become New York state’s second largest source of gaming revenue, trailing only the lottery. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026, mobile sports betting generated $1.3 billion in state revenues from taxes on gross gaming revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. […]

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Actress, Comedian brings laughter, hope and inspiration  Plattsburgh, N.Y. — The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) will host its 26th and final Girls Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Strand Theater. Held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this year’s event features actress, comedian and cancer survivor […]