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Source: N.Y. announces historic $2B in child care subsidies | Sun Community News ALBANY | With the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York history, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financ

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Palermo Villa, Inc. is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 17.95 oz. PICS Frozen Pizzeria Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, with UPC 41735 07771 and expiration date of 11/28/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the potential presence of metal in the bacon ingredient. Customers who purchased the affected products can […]

Source: CVPH nurses union celebrates new contract with hospital as a hopeful first step | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a $1,553,896 grant to support Hudson Headwaters Health Network from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resource and Services Administration’s Health Center Cluster grant program. “Our community health centers are an essential component of the healthcare system in the North Country,” Stefanik said. “Over $1.5 million […]

Clinton County is a HIGH COVID RATE COUNTY Source: As cases rise, CDC suggests some should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk

Source: Staff at UVM Health Network’s Plattsburgh hospital reach a contract – VTDigger

Annual tournament to benefit patient-centered programs, community wellness  PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/19/2022) – Golfers can hit the greens while improving the lives of patients in the North Country. The 21st annual Jim Abbott & Dick Coffey Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, June 3 at Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru, NY. Registration begins at […]

Source: New report assesses health of the Adirondacks’ youngest residents | NCPR News

Source: Syracuse nursing home slapped with big fine over bedsores, failure to get all staff vaxxed – syracuse.com

Source: Nurses at UVM Medical Center continue negotiations for fair contract

Source: The FDA just authorized an extra Pfizer shot for children aged 5 to 11

Source: A crisis leaves parents of mentally ill children on their own: ‘That was absolutely terrifying’ – syracuse.com

“Breakthrough infections have become more common in recent months, putting vulnerable populations at increased risk of severe disease or death as more and more transmissible variants continue to spread. This seems to be especially true for seniors in the United States, who were among the first to get their initial vaccine series.: Source: Growing share […]

Source: Why COVID-19 vaccine boosters may be more important than ever

“PLATTSBURGH | After years of worsening pain, Ali Hurst woke up in tears one morning and knew her health and outlook needed to change. The pain consumed her daily life and that day, the fear of medical procedures and the daunting expenses no longer outweighed the realization that she needed help.” Source: United Way: Making […]

Source: BA.2.12.1 Covid variant: Here are the symptoms to look out for – syracuse.com

Source: Advocates for medical aid in dying seek momentum for bill | NCPR News

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, May 16th from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Source: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: All but 2 Vermont counties have ‘high’ Covid levels, CDC says – VTDigger

Source: CVPH NYSNA members vote to authorize a strike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, CVPH, has been in negotiations with New York State Nurses Association, NYSNA, for the past tw

Source: Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says

Source: Fewer people, but still fewer homes – Adirondack Explorer

Source: National Nurses Day and Week: May 6 and May 6-12, 2022