The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO), in partnership with the North Country Health Compass Partners, will soon be making calls to community members for its 2020 Community Health Survey. Completed on an annual basis, the survey asks local adults about their thoughts and experiences with healthcare. Responses are […]
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Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) today announced the winners of its regional online poster contest in which students showed their support for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The contest, “North Country Students … Together While Separate,” opened April 16, 2020 for all K-12 students in Jefferson, […]
Are you transitioning out of the military and looking for a new career in a rapidly growing industry? A career in HEALTHCARE may be just what you’re looking for. Whether you know that healthcare is what you want to do, or if you would like to find out, the Health […]
On November 13, 2019, Lowville Medical Associates received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices in NYS that meet a rigorous set of qualifications within […]
Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties receive 2019 Community Health Hero Award, given by the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass partners. Watertown, NY – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass Partners are pleased to […]
On October 15, 2019, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center primary care clinics received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices in NYS that meet a rigorous set […]
On September 6, 2019, Watertown Internists received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices in NYS that meet a rigorous set of qualifications within six […]
School wellness is the idea that schools should create supportive environments for nutrition, physical activity and overall student wellness. School wellness is important for a child’s growth and development, and for the prevention of various health concerns, like obesity and diabetes. In the U.S., most children spend an average of […]
Release of 2019 Community Health Survey reaffirms many of last year’s improvements WATERTOWN – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is pleased to release its 2019 Community Health Survey of Adult Residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. The survey, which has been completed annually by FDRHPO […]
In August 2019, Community Health Center of the North Country received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices in NYS that meet a rigorous set […]