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MyChamplainValley.com

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Middlebury clinic for orthopedics, injury rehabilitation celebrates opening

Three specialty clinics with Porter Medical Center have completed their move to a "shared space" at 23 Pond Lane in Middlebury.

Middlebury, VT · 1d

Times Union

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Premiums climb, options dwindle in Adirondacks as NY rolls back health plan

Changes to the Essential Plan leave 16,000 residents in the North Country without coverage, raising alarms among rural healthcare providers.

New York · 1d

suncommunitynews.com

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CVPH retirees invited to reconnect with former coworkers and colleagues

UVM-CVPH retirees have been invited to a special gathering taking place Nov. 11 to reconnect with former coworkers and colleagues as part of the hospital's centennial celebration. PLATTSBURGH | Retirees of the University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are invited to a special gathering taking place Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon in the CVPH Boardroom.

Plattsburgh, NY · 4d
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ECH honored for 100 years of service to Elizabethtown community

ECH in its original building and location ca. 1920, is being honored for 100 years of service to the Elizabethtown community. — ELIZABETHTOWN | One hundred years ago, a small community hospital opened its doors in Elizabethtown with a simple mission: care for neighbors close to home. This week, that legacy was formally recognized by the New York State Legislature.

Elizabethtown, NY · 4d
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MyChamplainValley.com

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Plattsburgh nursing home faces allegations of neglect as families call for answers

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WVNY/WFFF) — Serious allegations of neglect and mistreatment at Clinton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center are prompting calls for greater oversight and accountability, as families come forward with concerns about the care their loved ones have received. Assemblyman Michael Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) held a press conference Friday, October 23, outside the facility, calling on state […]

Plattsburgh, NY · 18d

Country Herald

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Vermont Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Burlington Residents Face New 2027 Health Insurance Rules

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Vermont residents a limited window to compare plans, review costs and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.

Vermont · 8d

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St. Joseph's Recovery Campus – Saranac Lake expands residential and veterans services

As an OASAS Part 820 residential program, St. Joseph's Recovery Campus – Saranac Lake provides structured, community-based residential care that combines clinical treatment with life-skills development and connection to community resources, helping men stabilize in recovery and prepare for independent living. SARANAC LAKE | St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers’ Veterans Residential Program in Saranac Lake has a new name: St. Joseph's Recovery Campus – Saranac Lake.

Saranac Lake, NY · 15d

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Cashman urges investigation of Clinton Rehab & Nursing Care facility

Assemblymember Michael Cashman calls for state investigation of Clinton Rehabilitation & Nursing Care home in Plattsburgh, here with the late Lynda LeCroix family members Katie Fialkieviez, at left, and Nora King, center. — PLATTSBURGH | Area residents raised serious allegations of neglect, inadequate care and poor conditions at Clinton Rehabilitation & Nursing Care.

Plattsburgh, NY · 17d

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Willsboro continues efforts to upgrade water, wastewater infrastructure

WILLSBORO | The town is continuing to pursue necessary upgrades to its water and wastewater infrastructure to protect water quality, meet state regulatory requirements, support the community’s long-term economic vitality, and reduce the financial burden on residents and district users. “Our existing infrastructure has been neglected, and it needs...

Willsboro, NY · 15d

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NYSNA Members at UVMH-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Agreement

Contact: Joseph Celestin | press@nysna.org | 518-776-8337. Madeline St. Amour | madelinestamour@nysna.org | 518-368-8250. NYSNA Members at UVMH-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract Agreement. NYSNA members secure a contract that maintains their health benefits, delivers fair wages to help recruit and retain nurses for safe staffing, and improves...

Plattsburgh, NY · 19d

VTDigger

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Emergency medicine responders meet with Becca Balint to talk rural health bottlenecks

So many of the problems EMTs deal with, providers said, catch people where they fall through the cracks of other social services. Read the story on VTDigger here: Emergency medicine responders meet with Becca Balint to talk rural health bottlenecks .

Milton, VT · 19d

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CVPH marks 100 years with time capsule, historical marker

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y (WCAX) - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new time capsule and historical marker. Community leaders gathered outside CVPH on Thursday to celebrate the new capsule, which was buried near the front of the hospital. Inside the box are a COVID-19 test kit...

Plattsburgh, NY · 19d

WCAX

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UVM Medical Center cuts raise concerns about care for vulnerable patients

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A 30-bed general medicine unit that specializes in geriatric care is among the broad cuts announced by UVM Health last month. The entire restructuring effort will affect 199 staff positions, including 118 at UVM Medical Center. The geriatric unit serves older patients who no longer need...

Burlington, VT · 27d

WCAX

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UVM Medical Center cuts raise concerns about care for vulnerable patients

Abigail Saxe spoke with Seven Days' Hannah Bassett, who reported in this week's issue on the potential impact of UVM Health's cuts on patients.

Burlington, VT · 27d

VTDigger

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Addison County lands $3 million grant to fight addiction

“Geographic isolation, provider shortages and pervasive stigma create compounding barriers that prevent individuals from entering and remaining in care,” reads a grant application submitted by the United Way of Addison County. Read the story on VTDigger here: Addison County lands $3 million grant to fight addiction .

Addison County, VT · 25d

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Colchester school board talks Medicaid billing and hunting policy changes

COLCHESTER — The Colchester School Board discussed healthcare and district policy Tuesday night, Oct. 6. From updates in how Medicaid is billed, to hunting and firearm policy updates, the school board had plenty to talk about. Medicaid changes. As of Oct. 1, Vermont has expanded how schools may access...

Colchester, VT · 27d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Measles Cases Climb Across New York, Clinton County Health Officials Urge Vaccination Awareness

Measles cases are on the rise across New York State, prompting health officials in Clinton County to encourage residents to check their vaccination records and make sure they're protected.

Clinton County, NY · 26d

VTDigger

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UVM Medical Center unions approve contracts and avert a strike

A sweeping majority of the more than 2,000 members of the two unions who voted, cast ballots in favor of the agreements, which largely address the unions’ demands surrounding staffing levels. Read the story on VTDigger here: UVM Medical Center unions approve contracts and avert a strike .

Burlington, VT · 29d