The Peru Gazette

Source: Clinton County ranks in middle of pack with statewide health rankings – Sun Community News & Printing

Beware of Phone  Scams. Medicare Will Not Call You Source: Scams target Social Security numbers before new Medicare cards arrive

Source: Work begins on new health center in Plattsburgh | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Medical marijuana dispensary changes hands – Sun Community News & Printing

Back: Heather Ballantine, Amy McDonald Business Manger, Krista Davison Office Manager , Anika Von Elbe LPN, Christa Giroux, Amber Barrows, Linda Giroux, Caitlyn Bedard, Kathleen Wyckoff, RN. Missing: Paula Lapham, FNP Front: Bridget Molloy FNP, Aimee Clinton FNP, Anthony Politi MD, Gaylen Bigelow FNP, Jeffrey DeLaMater PA. The staff of Adirondack Medical Practice, 3384 Route 22, Glenwood Plaza is #36 […]

Source: CVPH introduces next class of residents | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New York’s smoking rate falls to record low

Source: Cuomo order lets pharmacists give flu shots to kids – Capitol Confidential

Source: With ‘Mixed Emotions,’ Scott Legalizes Marijuana in Vermont | Off Message

From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he secured $20,000 for Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc. in support of its Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC) program. Jones has also introduced legislation that would provide employers with a tax break for […]

[Glens Falls, NY] – Adirondack Health Institute is offering free enrollment assistance services to individuals, families and small business owners in seven North Country counties – Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington. Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage through the NY State of Health Marketplace is underway and runs through January 31, 2018.  […]

Source: New “Mobile Crisis Team” helps people through mental health emergencies | NCPR News

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Very special AED (automated external defibrillator) TRAINING has been co-ordinated for our Plattsburgh Group by Town of Plattsburgh Recreation & Youth Director Melanie Defayette. Please let’s pass this good word to those not on Facebook and in memory of Scott Hecoux let’s make every effort to attend. Mary Breyette from Cornell Cooperative […]

A message of the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he authored to statutorily establish the state Department of Health rural health council was signed into law (Ch. 419 of 2017). The council advises the state health commissioner on the unique challenges facing rural health care in New York. […]

This editorial is very informative for anyone with Medicare questions.  Source: Editorial: Invaluable service for local seniors | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

Dr. Anne-Marie B. Spear, Mary Turgeon – Dental Assistant, Jaime Frenyea – Front Desk, Deb Rix – Dental Assistant, Kim Poirier – Hygienist By John T. Ryan The staff at Boule’/Spear Family Dentistry is #24 in our Peru Gazette series featuring people who make Peru a wonderful place to live. Asked to describe her dentistry […]

L-R Yolanda Agnew, Betty Furnia, Brooke Vaughn, Christina Vassar, Breanna Vance, Lindsey Ashline (Administrator),  Anita Sachs, Deb Hancock, Tina Parker, Jenny Blake, Pam Courtney, Colt Hicks & Tim Trayah. The Valehaven Home For Adults’ staff is #23 in the Peru Gazette series of people who make Peru a wonderful place to live.  They provide 24-hour, […]

Source: Legal Marijuana Marketing To Adults Presents New Perils For Kids : Shots – Health News : NPR

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru residents can’t help but be aware of Valehaven Home for Adults. It’s on Main Street at the center of our community. How many of us have ever entered its front doors to find out what’s going on? Owner Jim Kane and administrator Lindsey Ashline want local residents to […]

Source: Cuomo signs bill banning use of e-cigarettes indoors – Times Union

Source: Cuomo signs bill providing cancer benefits for volunteer firefighters – Capitol Confidential

Peru – Almost every family has been impacted Alzheimers disease and many people have questions about the disease. Beginning on November 6th, James Hardman of the Alzheimer’s Association will present four monthly informational programs at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center. They will be conducted at 1 p.m. on the first Mondays of the month […]

Source: Kanoza takes reins at Clinton County Health | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Luck Bros. litigation calls for halt of airport project | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Dear Friend, Today, I am proud to announce a new savings and investment program for New Yorkers with disabilities. The NY ABLE Program allows New York State residents with disabilities to save money for their disability-related expenses without the risk of losing benefits from assistance programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance […]