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The Foundation at CVPH awards grant to support women going through early miscarriage

Plattsburgh, NY- Healing Grace Center for Hope and Healing is expanding their services thanks inpart to a grant from the Foundation at CVPH. The Foundation has awarded Healing Grace a Community Project Grant in support of their new program designed to support women going through early miscarriage.This program provides medical supplies and comfort items to […]

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several June Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, and blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/25/2023) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for […]

New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers

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CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research

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Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh

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CVPH nurse honored for helping to save colleague who had a heart attack

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CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and supplies other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac Lake and Glens […]

Governor signs nurse simulation training bill cosponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones

Assemblyman Billy Jones statement:              After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers and is one of the most recent initiatives to address the […]

NYers covered through NYS marketplace reminded to take action

Eligibility reviews underway for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Here’s how the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency affects you

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Medicaid is about to get more expensive for counties in NY

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Champlain Centre’s Mall Walker program returns with a new name

Senior Planet and Clinton County Health Dept. grow the program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals

CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several May Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for the region. […]

Atty General James caps insulin costs to uninsured New Yorkers

Eli Lilly and Sanofi-Aventis agree to cap insulin prices Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Syracuse woman helps design Barbie’s first doll with Down syndrome

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RICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF PICS HONEY MUSTARD PRETZEL TWISTS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) –Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall from Dakota Style Foods on 10-ounce PICS Honey Mustard Pretzel Twists, with UPC 41735 05739. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the presence of milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging. For those who do not have a […]

CVPH Emergency Room wait times performance ranked low

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Vermont doctors discuss ways to prevent and treat seasonal allergies

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New York hospitals scale back mask, testing policies

CVPH and Alice Hyde are rolling back COVID-19 requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

National health survey to visit Clinton County

Data will guide national health programs and policies Click here for the Sun Community News story 

AHMC, CVPH Update Masking, COVID-19 Testing Guidelines

Changes reflect data, shifting status of pandemic  MALONE/PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/18/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) and The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are rolling back COVID-era masking requirements for patients, visitors and employees in most settings. Beginning tomorrow, April 19, the […]

New Walk With a Doc Series Kicking Off Locally

World-wide program promotes benefits of physical activity   PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/13/2023) – North Country physicians are stepping up to get more people in the community moving toward a healthier lifestyle. The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency is hosting its first Walk With a Doc event on […]

SUNY ends Covid vaccine mandate for students; US emergency over

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