The Peru Gazette

Labor and Delivery nurse honored for care during devastating delivery  Plattsburgh, NY, April 1, 2026 –  – For many expecting parents, the days leading up to an anatomy scan are filled with excitement – picking out names, imagining tiny fingers and picturing a future that suddenly feels close enough to touch. But for Marissa Burnell, […]

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Community support helps complete CVPH cardiac rehab campaign Plattsburgh, NY, March 27, 2026  – The 250 community members who participated in the 11th Annual Stepping Out For Your Heart helped shine a light on heart disease and women in the North Country while putting the capstone on The Foundation of CVPH’s $1.37 million fundraising campaign in support […]

$3.3 BILLION IN SALES AND MORE THAN 600 DISPENSARIES  Albany, March 27, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the upcoming five year anniversary of the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis, established the Office of Cannabis Management, and laid the foundation for a regulated, equity-driven cannabis industry in […]

Adk. Blood Center offers several April opportunities to give  Plattsburgh, NY – Blood donations to the Adirondack Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) make a lifesaving difference for patients across the North Country by ensuring a steady and reliable supply of blood for local […]

By John T Ryan Plattsburgh, March 27, 2026 – CVPH Medical Center was a joyous place to be this morning as the hospital’s Centennial Committee opened a display celebrating the Medical Center’s Centennial. The Centennial  Committee, comprised of current and retired employees, assembled a wide assortment of photos and memorabilia to share with the public. […]

Will begin three-year training program in July Plattsburgh, NY – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency introduced the Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029 during its annual Match Day celebration held on March 20. Members of the CVPH Family Medicine Residency Class of 2029 will begin […]

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Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 — Clinton Community College will host a Nursing Open House on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new Nursing Suite located on the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital – Vermont Health campus. The suite is situated on the third floor of the 206 Cornelia St. building, […]

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – March 20, 2026) The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Holding space, ” a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North) for Mental Health Month in May. This show will be composed of work from the general public as well as artwork created […]

10,000 eggs, Easter Bunny, and inclusive fun April 4 Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026 — The Foundation of CVPH is “hopping” into spring with its Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday, April 4 at 10 am sharp on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) front lawn. This community […]

Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

Through a variety of different situations, everyone experiences pain and suffers unexpected loss at some time in their lives.  The goal ofAn Evening of Healing is to open communication for attendees to learn where and how to find strength, connect with people so healing can begin, and leave with a sense of hope and purpose.  […]

Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]

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“Beta plans to partner with medical helicopter operator Metro Aviation to transport medical equipment across Lake Champlain, among other missions.” Click here for the Vermont Public story 

CVPH Foundation, Adk. Coast Events team up for the community’s first 5K of 2026  Plattsburgh, NY, March 5, 2026 –   –   Proceeds for the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5k planned for Saturday, March 14 at Valcour Brewing Company will benefit University of Vermont Health – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry […]

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Albany, March 4, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has received the top spot in a national ranking for technology laws that are keeping kids safe online. The Anxious Generation Movement (TAG) analyzed state policies across the nation in a new study called “The Childhood Index,” a first-of-its-kind ranking of […]

Westport, NY – The Mental Health Association (MHA) proudly celebrates 60 years of dedicated service to the community on March 3, 2026. For six decades, MHA has remained committed to promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and providing compassionate, person-centered services to individuals and families across the region. Founded in 1966, MHA has grown from a […]

Plattsburgh, NY, February 26, 2026, News Release – Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) has partnered with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department to host a training this week through BHSN’s STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence Program. The training was conducted for 30 members of the Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26. STOP DSV […]

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