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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

Lewis County, NY · 18h

TBR News Media

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First New York measles death in decades triggers concerns about lower vaccination rates

Amid the spread of a disease once considered eradicated, New York reported its first death from measles in over 30 years earlier this week. An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, which is in upstate New York, died from an infectious disease that has been making a comeback amid vaccine skepticism fueled by the current federal administration and social media.

Lewis County, NY · 1d

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wwnytv.com

6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

New York · 3d

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.

Syracuse, NY · 3d

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Deltias Gaming

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New York Reports First Child Measles Death in 30 Years as Governor Blames Eroded Vaccine Protections: Report

Governor Kathy Hochul aimed at the federal government's handling of vaccine protections after a young New Yorker died of measles. A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles. State and county health officials announced the death on Monday, as The Guardian reported. It has been 30 years since measles took a life in New York. “I am heartbroken to learn that a child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles,” Officials have not named the child or released their age or sex. Lewis County is rural, about 93 miles north of Syracuse, in the state’s North Country region. All 15 ...

New York · 2d

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Samaritan Medical Center welcomes 27 new providers

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center officially welcomed 27 new healthcare providers to its regional network during its annual New Physician Reception held on Oct. 19 at Samaritan Summit Village. The event brought together area physicians, hospital leadership, board members, donors, and local community leaders to celebrate the...

Watertown, NY · 8d

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Samaritan’s August DAISY and BEE Award recipients

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its 2026 August DAISY and BEE Award recipients. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. The Award Recipients are as follows:

Watertown, NY · 10d

WKTV

Mammography Van to Visit Mohawk Valley Communities for Screenings

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Women in the Mohawk Valley will have opportunities for breast cancer screenings as Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van travels to several communities. The Mammo Van will hold clinics throughout November at the following area locations:. Nov. 12, 13: Town of Webb office in Old Forge.

New Hartford, NY · 10d

Lakeland Gazette

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From Bankrupt Hospital CEO to Lakeland: The Controversial Past of Richard Duvall

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital PR Dept. would not answer the phone for comment about this story. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland took down its Facebook post about Richard Duvall — Here it is:. History. North Star Health Alliance’s President and CEO, Richard Duvall, resigned from the healthcare group,...

Lakeland, FL · 15d

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Rome Health Honored as The Arc Highlights Disability Employment

WHITESBORO — Rome Health has received The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter’s Employer of the Year recognition, putting a local spotlight on the role employers play in creating jobs for people with disabilities. The honor was presented during the agency’s annual Employer Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hart’s...

Whitesboro, NY · 14d

WKTV

Mohawk Valley Hospitals Get Grants to Expand Healthcare Workforce Training

UTICA, N.Y. -- Three Mohawk Valley healthcare facilities have been chosen to receive part of $32.5 million in annual competitive grants to expand workforce training programs. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul's office, Bassett Hospital, MVHS and Rome Health are among 34 not-for-profit healthcare facilities statewide selected for the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Health Care Facilities program.

Rome, NY · 15d

Romesentinel.com

Slocum-Dickson brings latest cataract lens tech to region

NEW HARTFORD — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is advancing local access to the latest eye care technology with the introduction of the Johnson & Johnson TECNIS PureSee intraocular lens. Dr. Alexander Harris, an ophthalmologist and director of The Eye Care Center at SDMG, is the first cataract surgeon in Oneida...

New Hartford, NY · 17d

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Lewis County Health System welcomes new Orthopedic Surgeon

LOWVILLE- A new Orthopedic Surgeon is being welcomed to the medical staff at Lewis County Health System. Dr. Nicholas Perry is board certified and completed his internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA and at Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Lewis County, NY · 18d

WKTV

Walk-In Screening Mammograms Now Offered at Turning Stone

VERONA, N.Y. -- Walk-in screening mammograms are now available at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Rome Health announced that starting this week, anyone can visit the Convenient Care Center at the new Crescent Hotel for a screening mammogram every Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. "A screening mammogram...

Rome, NY · 16d

localsyr.com

What's Going Around: Local Illness Update with Carrie Lazarus

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Syracuse, Liverpool, Camillus, and Pulaski. Local doctors share insights on prevalent coughs, strep throat, flu, colds, and COVID symptoms in the community.

Syracuse, NY · 10-05

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Three health heroes named for 2026 community health awards

NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and the North Country Health Compass Partners have officially announced the recipients of the 2026 Community Health Hero Awards, recognizing three dedicated professionals across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties for their extraordinary contributions to regional healthcare and community wellness.

Jefferson County, NY · 22d

WILX-TV

17-year-old is living in hospitals with nowhere else to go, lawyer says

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY/Gray News) - A 17-year-old has been living in North Country hospitals since August because the system allegedly has nowhere else for her to go. “This is a hard situation to be in for everybody,” Rebecca Simser, the teen’s lawyer, said. Living without a plan.

Jefferson County, NY · 26d

WKTV

Local Health Departments Explain Measles Outbreak

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- After 26 years of official elimination status, measles has made a comeback in New York and across the country. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency to expand a network of vaccine administrators. The executive order immediately expanded the network of vaccine administrators to...

Herkimer County, NY · 10-06

WKTV

Sylvan Beach Opens Wastewater Treatment Plant

SYLVAN BEACH, N.Y. -- A new wastewater treatment plant is transforming water quality in the Village of Sylvan Beach. The $51 million facility replaces an older plant that was not meeting the 85% purity requirement and now produces water that is 98% clean. The system, called a sequencing batch reactor,...

Sylvan Beach, NY · 29d

uticaphoenix.net

New York WIC Benefits: Powerful Help for Growing Families

New York WIC Benefits: Powerful Help for Growing Families. A step-by-step guide for Mohawk Valley families applying for food, nutrition, breastfeeding and referral support. New York WIC benefits can help pregnant people, new parents, infants and young children get nutritious foods and practical support during important years of growth. The program is not only a food benefit. It also provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and community services.

New York · 10-02

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