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Health Care Community

New Nursing Scholarship Announced by Samaritan Medical Center

August 6, 2018 North Country Vitals

A retired nurse from Samaritan Medical Center has established a $50,000 scholarship through the hospital’s Foundation, geared toward registered nurses (RNs) looking to advance their careers as nurse practitioners. The […]

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Friday Fix

Friday Fix: April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018 North Country Vitals

We get it – keeping up with daily news is hard. That’s why every other week, North Country Vitals picks three pieces of important healthcare news and compiles them into the Friday […]

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Dental Health

Local Partnerships Bring Oral Health Information to Credo Residents

February 21, 2018 North Country Vitals

Credo Community Center recently partnered with Fidelis Care and the North Country Family Health Center to provide free oral health information and supplies to its residential clients. Danyelle Brown, Project […]

MASH Camp
Health Care Community

FDRHPO Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Winter MASH Camp!

November 15, 2017 Julia LaPorte

The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization is now accepting applications for its Medical Academy of Sciences and Health – or “MASH” – Camp. MASH Camp is a unique opportunity […]

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Health Care Community

Diabetes Awareness Education Luncheon Slated for November 15

November 7, 2017 Carthage Area Hospital

Carthage Area Hospital invites the public to attend a diabetes awareness educational luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 15, which will empower guests with information on diabetes risk factors, tips to prevent […]

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Health Care Community

Do You Know Your Skin Cancer Risk?

November 4, 2017 North Country Vitals

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year than all other […]

Community Health Advocates
Health Care Community

Community Health Advocates Help Locals Save Thousands on Medical and Insurance Costs

October 31, 2017 Teyanna Cunningham, CHA

In the past couple months, Community Health Advocates at the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council (NCPPC) have celebrated some victories, educating patients about health care access and coverage while saving them […]

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Data & Research

Mapping Child Obesity Across New York’s School Districts (Interactive)

August 18, 2017 Kevin Contino

This map shows the percentage of students who are overweight or obese in New York State’s school districts during the period spanning the 2014-2016 school years. Explore the data by […]

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