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
Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, National News, State Government News.
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Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
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Court temporarily blocks repeal of NY’s Covid vaccination mandate for health care workers
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Posted: March 1st, 2023 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Adirondack Health to close dental office
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Millions may lose Medicaid health coverage
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Posted: February 27th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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Mountain Lake Services making dreams come true
Jeff Lang loves his horse, and his life Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and COVID-19
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Posted: February 25th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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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
Posted: February 23rd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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. […]
Posted: February 17th, 2023 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Panel discusses addiction and overdose crisis in North Country
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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How to keep takeout food safe
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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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
Posted: February 11th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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CDC adds COVID-19 shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults
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Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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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 […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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
Posted: February 2nd, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded
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Posted: February 1st, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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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.
Posted: January 29th, 2023 under Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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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
Posted: January 28th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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COURAGEOUS CALI
Event to benefit local toddler fighting Powassan virus infection Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: January 28th, 2023 under Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 24th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Peru News.
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US proposes once-a-year COVID-19 shots for most Americans
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Posted: January 23rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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