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Archive for 'Heathcare News'

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

Click here for the NCPR story 

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

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Adirondack Health to close dental office

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Millions may lose Medicaid health coverage

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

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

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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 […]

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

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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