The Peru Gazette

A collection drive will send protective eyewear to people who may not have easy access to view future eclipses Click here for the MYNBC5 news story 

LAKE PLACID — The Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship program at Adirondack Foundation is accepting applications through May 15. The Plante Scholarship at Adirondack Foundation is awarded annually to medical students who have resided in the Adirondack Park — or in St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Essex or Hamilton counties — for a minimum of two […]

Team of specialists now offers appointments to accommodate patients’ busy schedules PLATTSBURGH, NY (4/02/2024) – To accommodate today’s busy lifestyles and provide more convenient appointment times, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Rehabilitation Services Department has expanded its hours. Patient appointments can now be scheduled as early as 6:30 […]

Plattsburgh – The galaxy needs your help at the upcoming Autism Walk. Hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY, a Star Wars-themed walk will take place on May 4 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to don their best Star Wars costumes and join forces for a good cause. Proceeds from the […]

APRIL 1, 2024 – Peru blood donors came through again today, with 27 units collected in 28 attempts at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. CVPH and your neighbors are thankful. GREAT WORK EVERYONE!

Blood collected by the CVPH program helps thousands of North Country residents  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/28/2024) – Focused on collecting blood and blood products to benefit North Country residents, the Adirondack Regional Blood Center will conduct several blood drives open to the community in April.  The Blood Center is a program of the University of Vermont […]

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CVPH Blood Drive Monday, April 1 St. Augustine’s Parish Center 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your blood is needed! In February, Peru donors contributed about eight more pints than usual. Wonderful!

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Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes. Click here for CVPH story 

Clinton County, NY, March 12, 2023. On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical […]

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PLATTSBURGH, NY (03/18/2024) – Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a scary time for patients, facing overwhelming emotions and the complexities of scheduling numerous appointments for treatment. Staff members at The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) FitzPatrick Cancer Center (FCC) say it’s that time when a calming voice can make […]

Local physicians promote the benefits of walking, health education  PLATTSBURGH, NY —The next Walk With a Doc will bring spring to your health routine. The walk, offered by the University of Vermont Health Network—Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Family Medicine Residency, will take place on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the YMCA on the […]

Historically sensitive renovations boast enhanced living quarters Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The adoption process will be facilitated through Elmore SPCA, and the community is reminded not to visit the jail for information about the dogs Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, April 1, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  On February 29, CVPH collected 28 pints in Peru, which is a wonderful total. Thank you to all the donors!  All blood collected is utilized in our trl-county region. […]

On January 31, 2024, the Compliance Team (TCT), a nationally recognized healthcare accreditation organization approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced the award of Exemplary Provider® status to the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). This recognition follows the successful completion of TCT’s Health Department Clinical Services Accreditation program. Debra Tackett, MSN, […]

The VT. nursing sector has seen a decline of 1,700 jobs compared to this time in 2019. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

A Canine Gem animal rescue operator is facing more than 50 charges including six felonies and 48 misdemeanor counts. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Blood collected by CVPH program helps thousands of North Country residents  The next drive in Peru is Monday, April 1.  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/05/2024) – The Adirondack Regional Blood Center,  in collaboration with numerous generous sponsors, will conduct several blood drives open to the community in March.  The Blood Center is a program of the University […]

Last fall, UVM Health Network partnered with Clinton Community College and Mohawk Valley Community College and launched a new program to train the next generation of surgical technologists. This initiative, designed explicitly for UVM Health Network staff working at partner hospitals in northern New York — Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Alice Hyde Medical Center […]

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