There is a severe shortage in the North Country. Anyone who is eligible to donate blood is asked to do so as soon as possible. All blood types are needed, but especially types O positive, O negative and A positive. The Adirondack Regional Blood Center provides 90 percent of the blood used by hospitals in … Read more
The Adirondack Health Foundation has announced the appointments of Joseph Beck and John Huwiler to its board of trustees. Joseph Beck is a managing director and co-head of healthcare finance at Raymond James. He has more than 25 years of experience in investment banking in the healthcare services sector. John Huwiler is a managing director … Read more
Franklin County Public Health will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week. It happens January 20 th – Malone – 3pm-6pm at St. Andre Outreach Center, 12 Homestead Park. For ages 18 and up, Moderna first doses and boosters. Drop-ins welcome, however, limited dependent on amount of vaccine.
Governor Kathy Hochul Sunday updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19, saying we’re seeing the number of cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, but we are not out of the woods yet with this winter surge. She continues to encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated and boosted and tested. More than 51,000 residents … Read more
To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter experience, visitors to the Adirondacks are advised to plan ahead and prepare with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice, and cold. Snow depths range greatly throughout the Adirondacks, with the deepest snow at higher elevations in the High Peaks region and on mountains over 3,000 feet. Snow … Read more
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Wednesday released the following statement: “On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to … Read more
Adirondack Health’s rheumatology department has relocated from the Saranac Lake Health Center to the Redfield building (across from the pharmacy) inside Adirondack Medical Center. Patients can access the new location from the main lobby at AMC. Dr. Frederick Ast began seeing patients in the new space on Jan. 4. Patients with questions about the new … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined an agenda for an economic comeback from the coronavirus pandemic and new government investments in health care, housing and renewable energy in her State of the State address Wednesday. She spoke before a limited, socially distanced audience in the Assembly chamber at the New York State Capitol in Albany amid the … Read more
The first baby of the new year to be born at Adirondack Medical Center arrived Sunday, Jan. 2. Melissa and Jordan Favro, of Lake Placid, welcomed their six-pound, 12-ounce daughter, Amelia Elisabeth, into the world at 4:42 a.m. Nursing staff in AMC’s Stafford New Life Center put together a celebratory gift basket, which was presented … Read more
COVID deaths reported in both Essex and Franklin counties this week. The death in Essex County was a resident of Ticonderoga Elderwood nursing home who died of complications from their illness and underlying conditions. No word on vaccination status. The death in Franklin County was reported on Wednesday through the state Department of Health’s COVID-19 … Read more