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COURAGEOUS CALI

Event to benefit local toddler fighting Powassan virus infection Click here for the Press-Republican story 

CVPH Peru Blood Drive – Monday, January 30

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 30, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. On November 28, CVPH collected twenty units in Peru, a great showing. Please continue your generosity. All blood collected is utilized in our local tri-county region. The blood drive is […]

US proposes once-a-year COVID-19 shots for most Americans

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 Clinton County Health Department Releases 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment 

The two top priority health issues that were identified through the assessment were: Prevent Chronic Diseases and Promote Well-Being and Prevent Mental and Substance Use Disorders Clinton County, January 23, 2023. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), along with UVM Health Network-CVPH, its partner in community health assessment and planning, is pleased to announce the […]

US confirmed its first case of COVID-19 three years ago

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Local medical professionals from Vermont, New York volunteer to help athletes during FISU Games

Event organizers say there are more than 200 medical professionals on hand to help anyone, participating in the games or not, that is in need of assistance Click here for the NBC5 story 

Apple acknowledges faulty crash detection affecting skiers

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Flavored cannabis marketing accused of targeting children

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Veterans seeking that care can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility. They do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to receive care. Click here for the NBC5 story 

National Red Day benefits cardiac patients

Foundation of CVPH Planning Unique Heart Health Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit Cardiology patients across the region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/13/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is asking businesses and residents across the North Country to wear red and be one step ahead of cardiovascular disease. National Wear Red Day activities are happening across the country on February 3. The Foundation is […]

Syracuse judge strikes down NY vaccine mandate for health workers, rules state overstepped its authority

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Cancer docs: NY’s new prescription rules threaten to interrupt patient care (Guest Opinion)

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Hochul plans $1B investment in mental health care in NY

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Seven CVPH Nurses Earn Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification

RNs play vital role in sexual assault investigations PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/9/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has nearly tripled the number of registered nurses certified to collect evidence from patients in sexual assault investigations. Seven nurses in the Emergency Department (ED) recently completed training to become Sexual […]

Bills’ Damar Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery

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A North Country nutrition champion

BOCES of Clinton & Essex Counties  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack Conservation Officer’s widow

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New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms

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County to report COVID-19 deaths monthly

To more accurately report COVID-19 deaths, CCHD will now report COVID-19 deaths on a monthly basis. This will be done in the second report of each month. This change will allow time for COVID-19 deaths to be confirmed via official death certificate – which can sometimes be lengthy. As CCHD relies on other agencies to […]

FDA Approves New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin awake, asked who won Bills-Bengals game, doctors say

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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

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