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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 

Northern Insuring makes unprecedented donation

Giltz and McCullough families give $100K to new Plattsburgh YMCA Click here for the Sun Community News story 

With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network

Click here for the VTDigger story 

With eyes and ears open, Sunny Eappen takes the helm at UVM Health Network

Click here for the VTDigger story 

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 

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 

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 

Adirondack Veterinarian Travels to Treat Pets in Ukrainian War Zone

Click here for the Mountain Lake Journal story 

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 

$24M affordable and supportive housing development now complete

Northwoods delivers 80 affordable apartments to Clinton County Click here for the Sun Community News story

What parents should know about COVID vaccine boosters for kids age 5 and under

Click here for the NBC5 story 

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 […]

Hochul signs emergency heat legislation

Aimed at bolstering the state’s storm and winter preparedness efforts Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Children as young as 6 months can now receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine

Click here for the NBC5 story 

Free rabies clinic in Peru on Thursday, Dec. 8

FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids

Click here for the NBC5 story 

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 […]

Narcan overdose kits for public use in Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Warren, and Washington counties

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SUNY Plattsburgh expands access to student mental health services

Click here for the NCPR story 

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 […]

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 […]

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. 

FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes

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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. 

How to protect your family against COVID-19 illness this Thanksgiving

Click here for the NBC5 story