The Peru Gazette

“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

Source: COVID is spreading in the North Country. Stay vigilant, says Glens Falls Hospital VP | NCPR News

Source: CDC: Clinton, Franklin counties have high COVID community levels | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Expanded eligibility for $15M in cooling assistance | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that $15 million is available through the Home Energy Assistance Program to help low-income individuals and families who lack air conditioning

Public asked to report cases of sick or dead birds, both wild and domesticated Source: Avian flu found in Northern NY – Adirondack Explorer

Clinton County, April 29, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Sisson, as the Director of Public Health in Clinton County. Mr. Sisson comes to CCHD after 18 years as the Heath, Safety, Risk Management Specialist at Champlain Valley Educational Services.  “I am very excited to join […]

Source: Upstate Medical gives nurses another pay raise in bid to fill hundreds of vacant jobs – syracuse.com

Source: Quick City Police response nabs alleged bank robber | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A Mooers man was quickly taken into custody after he allegedly robbed a downtown bank.

Source: Family resource day highlights addiction services | Sun Community News In 2021 there were 135 successful overdose reversals and 92 so far in 2022 in the six counties Alliance for Positive Health serves for Harm Reduction Services Justin Bryant, a harm redu

Source: Kinney Drugs to host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | Drug Store News

CVPH program supplies blood, blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/27/2022) –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. Here are […]

Source: Substance abuse event to help families, friends | News | pressrepublican.com

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 donated blood is used in our region.   The blood drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus […]