Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, located in Utica, NY, has released its 2019 American Heart Association Pre-Hospital Course Schedule for emergency medical services (EMS) providers. Courses being offered include ACLS Original and Refresher trainings; PALS Original and Refresher trainings, and Health Care Provider CPR. Pre-registration is required for all courses and can […]
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On January 7, 2019, River Family Health Center received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a New York State Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice at the 2017 standard, the most recent standard available. This recognition is given to practices across the state that meet a rigorous […]
University at Albany evaluates North Country Initiative-led efforts, finds positive results WATERTOWN – A recent independent evaluation of statewide health care reform validates work being done locally by the North Country Initiative. The survey, conducted by the University at Albany’s Center for Human Services Research, assessed the performance of the […]
Two Adult Mental Health First Aid trainings will be offered in the North Country next month, free of charge to the community. The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing […]
Applications are now being accepted for the ZOLL® EMT Scholarship Program, and all EMTs working to continue their education are encouraged to apply! The ZOLL® EMT Scholarship Program awards medical education grants to qualifying EMTs who show a commitment to the profession. The goal of the program is to support […]
FDRHPO is proud to announce that Jonathan Cole, EMS Program Assistant, was named one of NNY Business Magazine‘s “20 Under 40” for 2018! Every year, the regional magazine highlights 20 young professionals living in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties for their outstanding contributions to their communities. Nominations are submitted […]
The 2019 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (S2S LRP) is now open and will close on Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Read the 2019 Application and Program Guidance (PDF-534 KB) carefully before you start your application. About the Program: Provides up to […]
Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties receive 2018 Community Health Hero Award, given by the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass partners. CLAYTON – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass Partners are pleased to introduce […]
National Health IT Week is a nationwide awareness week “focused on catalyzing actionable change within the U.S. health system through the application of information and technology.” It was founded by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Institute for e-Policy, and this year it was celebrated between […]
Release of 2018 Community Health Survey shows encouraging health trends among adult residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties WATERTOWN – The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is pleased to release its 2018 Community Health Survey of Adult Residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties. The […]