The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb               On Monday, Tedra Cobb released information regarding the premium increases she and her family face as a result of policy decisions being made in Washington. Today, she is releasing the letter sent to the family regarding the increase. According to the document, the reasons further increases […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little to help address a growing crisis of insufficient Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coverage in rural regions of New York. Little, like many of her upstate colleagues, has heard increasing concern from municipalities and volunteer EMS squads […]

Source: UVM Medical Center Nurses Vote in Favor of Strike | Off Message

Source: UVM Medical Center Nurses to Hold Official Strike Vote | Off Message

L-R Office Manager Dorothy Santoro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Brennan, Administrative Receptionist Sage Lewandowski, Dr. Archil Chechelashvili, Medical Director Dr. Dino Santoro, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Kanaly, Registered Nurse Jay Bleeker, Administrative Receptionist Heather Langlois By John T. Ryan Peru – The staff of North Country Behavioral Medicine (NCBM) is #41 in our Peru Gazette photo […]

Peru – Peru K of C Car Wash to benefit the Relay for Life against cancer. Saturday, June 9, 9 AM – Noon, at St. Augustine’s Church, 3035 Main St.. 

Source: CVPH gets million dollar grant for cancer screenings – MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY

Source: Nurses, UVM Medical Center Remain at Odds Over Contract | Off Message

Source: Addict, city police detective reunite — on happier terms – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Albany VA seeing rising need among opioid-addicted vets – Times Union

Source: Democrats approve marijuana legalization platform – Capitol Confidential

Source: 5 nabbed in health-care-fraud, bribery probe | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: State, federal efforts to bolster hiring of addicts moves forward – Sun Community News & Printing

PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Prescription Opiate and Heroin Addiction and opiate-related overdoses continue to increase in the North Country. Several local professionals and concerned citizens have joined forces to form Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC). The coalition, comprised of people in recovery, concerned citizens, treatment providers, elected officials, law enforcement, educators, […]

Source: Legislative hearing on aid-in-dying bill attracts big crowds – Times Union

Source: ‘We can treat them close to home’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Are doctors to blame for opioid crisis? New Yorkers think so – Times Union

Source: Peru man has new heart — and purpose – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Rabies kills young dog in Altona | News | pressrepublican.com

When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: City of Plattsburgh DPW Building, 215 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh NY Details:   FREE for Clinton County Residents.   All pets must be at least 3 months old.   Pets need their 1st vaccination by 4 months of age.   Bring your pet’s vaccination records […]

Source: NY to coaches: Talk to student athletes about opioid abuse – Times Union

Source: LeBeau to head CVPH, Alice Hyde hospitals | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CVPH welcomes new plastic surgeon | News | pressrepublican.com

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