Archive for 'Heathcare News'
Edible marijuana consumption among kids in VT, Upstate NY skyrockets
Following the national trend for kids under 5 over the last five years Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York, Youth News.
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Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation
Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 4th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network
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Posted: January 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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New DEC laws restrict use of harmful chemicals
Chemicals were used in cleaning solutions, cosmetics, food packaging, and children’s products Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 31st, 2022 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Diabetes rates may surge in US young people, study finds
The number of people under age 20 with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. may increase nearly 675% by 2060 if trends continue, researchers say Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Education News, General News, Heathcare News, National News.
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Hochul signs N.Y. Living Donor Support Act
Makes N.Y. first in nation to allow reimbursement for kidney and liver donations Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Adirondack Veterinarian Travels to Treat Pets in Ukrainian War Zone
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Posted: December 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Increased flu cases impacting schools, hospitals
“Superintendent Jay Lebrun said 50 teachers around the district had called out sick ahead of Friday’s classes with no substitutes available to cover them, which forced him to cancel school before the snow even hit the ground.” Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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$24M affordable and supportive housing development now complete
Northwoods delivers 80 affordable apartments to Clinton County Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Business News, Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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What parents should know about COVID vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under
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Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News, Youth News.
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Bomb Threat Prompts Lockdown at CVPH
Facility reopens after law enforcement investigation PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/11/2022) – A bomb threat early Sunday morning resulted in a 4-hour lockdown of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). After receiving the phone call shortly before 8 a.m., CVPH officials immediately called in New York State Police and the Plattsburgh […]
Posted: December 11th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul signs emergency heat legislation
Aimed at bolstering the state’s storm and winter preparedness efforts Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 9th, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Children as young as 6 months can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine
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Posted: December 8th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News, Youth News.
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Free rabies clinic in Peru on Thursday, Dec. 8
Posted: December 5th, 2022 under Community Events, County Government News, Fire Department News, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
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Posted: December 4th, 2022 under Business News, Heathcare News, National News.
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Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several Community Drives
CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region PLATTSBURGH, NY (11/29/2022) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several blood drives open to the community this month and asks all eligible donors to consider donating. The following […]
Posted: November 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Narcan overdose kits for public use in Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Warren, and Washington counties
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Posted: November 29th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh expands access to student mental health services
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Posted: November 28th, 2022 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton County Legislature wants people warm and well-fed this winter
November 22, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature recognizes the struggle North Country residents are dealing with due to higher energy prices resulting in higher utility bills. The Legislature wants residents to know that there are programs available to offer assistance to help reduce energy use and control energy bills as the […]
Posted: November 25th, 2022 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Medicare Covers Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests
Took effect in April 2022 and is still in effect. Medicare has a new initiative covering up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each calendar month at no cost to you. Who’s eligible? Medicare will cover these tests if you have Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. If you are in a […]
Posted: November 23rd, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News.
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CVPH blood drive in Peru, Monday, November 28th
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: November 21st, 2022 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
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Posted: November 18th, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News.
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Mark Nov. 28 for the next CVPH Peru Blood Drive
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 coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.
Posted: November 17th, 2022 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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How to protect your family against COVID-19 illness this Thanksgiving
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Posted: November 16th, 2022 under Heathcare News.
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