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2024 Rabies Clinics

Local food pantries in need of several items

Clinton County Health Department News Release: Our food pantries are in need. Consider giving dairy products like plain, low-fat yogurt or unsweetened shelf-stable milk in the form of canned, evaporated, dry or powdered. Unsweetened milk substitutes, such as soy or almond milk, are good choices too. For a list of Clinton County Food Pantries, visit […]

University of Vermont Health Network reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CVPH Presents First DAISY Team Award

Four Registered Nurses Honored for Compassionate Care Provided to Dying Patient  PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/16/2024) – A group of four registered nurses who helped a dying mother spend her final days in peace and comfort while offering hugs and support to her daughters being left behind has been honored with the first DAISY Team Award at […]

Robert Thibodeau’s arrest sparks urgent calls for hospital security upgrades

Thibodeau allegedly planned to bring armed weapons to CVPH in Plattsburgh Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh man told brother he wanted to kill upper management at CVPH, court documents show

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

CVPH nurse reacts to latest incident involving an armed suspect who was headed towards the hospital

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Police ID ex-CVPH employee found with loaded shotgun en route to hospital,

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A Statement from CVPH President Michelle LeBeau

Former employee arrested; work continues to provide care in a safe environment PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/2024) — The following is a statement from the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) President Michelle LeBeau about today’s arrest of a former employee: “This morning, Plattsburgh City Police Department and the New York State […]

Plattsburgh City Police detain disgruntled former employee in possession of loaded firearm and believed to be enroute to CVPH

Plattsburgh City Police PRESS RELEASE 2/13/2024 On February 13, 2024, at 8:57 am, the Plattsburgh Police Department dispatch received information from B-COMM reporting a disgruntled former employee of the UVM Health Network (CVPH) was believed to be in route to the hospital in possession of loaded firearms. The initial caller was a concerned relative who […]

CVPH Recognized by Press Ganey for Quality, Patient-Centered Care

Awards honor CVPH team’s continued commitment to clinical quality, positive patient experiences.  CVPH News Release  PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/12/2024) — The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) announced today that it has received two 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience awards:  The Pinnacle of Excellence Award and the Guardian of Excellence Award. […]

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF COCO BAKERY MACARONS

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today. Customers who purchased […]

Central NY company hit with $1.6 million judgment for refusing to interview deaf candidate

Click here for the MSN.com story 

Syracuse-area landlord takes an unusual deal: He’ll fix lead paint before he can sell homes

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

UVM Health Network Transforming Cancer Care Across Region Through State-of-the-art Radiation Treatment Upgrades

UVM Health Network News Release  – Technological improvements to better meet patient needs  Burlington, Vt. – It’s a life altering diagnosis that someone in Vermont and northern New York hears every day, “I’m sorry, you have cancer.” At a time when these patients are most vulnerable and looking for the best possible chance for survival, […]

CVPH Blood Drive today, January 29, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Mother and daughter pursue nursing degrees at SUNY Plattsburgh

Both will graduate in 2025 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CVPH Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members

    PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/25/2024) — With a wealth of experience and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the North Country, three new members of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Board of Trustee begin their three-year terms this month. Joining the 12-member board are Executive Director […]

Safety measures urged for total solar eclipse watchers in the Adirondacks

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Time to roll up your sleeves

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region. The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.

Guilty pleas in Chesterfield murder case

Plattsburgh men plead guilty to manslaughter in the stabbing death of Kenneth Darrah Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$6.5M in federal funding to CVPH

FEMA allocation to support generator replacement project Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Several Quaker Products Recalled

Clinton County Health Department The Quaker Oats Company announced an expansion of the recall to include additional cereals and bars. To learn more, visit https://www.quakerrecallusa.com/.

Facing room shortage, Vermont is turning away people seeking shelter in motels during winter weather

No room at the inn for about 60 households daily  Click here for the VTDigger story 

CVPH, Monday, Sept. 29, Peru Blood Drive

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 29, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  All blood collected is utilized in our local trl-county region.  Your neighbors appreciate and need your support.  The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.