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Health

Hudson Headwaters to open clinic in former Lake Placid ER

LAKE PLACID — A primary care health center operated by Hudson Headwaters Health Network is set to open this summer in Lake Placid’s former emergency room on Old Military Road. The practice will include family medicine, care management, family planning, preventative women’s health ...

Texting now available at statewide Breast Cancer Hotline

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program recently expanded its breast cancer hotline capabilities by adding text messaging. People who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are experiencing difficulty navigating the health system, looking for vital community ...

Adirondack Health achieves accreditation from the ACHC

SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack Health has earned the safety and quality seal from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. To earn this three-year accreditation, health care organizations must demonstrate compliance with national standards. Adirondack Health earned its accreditation after ...

Skate With Your Heart set for Oct. 14 at 1932 Rink

LAKE PLACID — The annual Skate With Your Heart fundraiser is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Olympic Center’s 1932 Rink. The event is a benefit for the R. Dennis Allen Cardiac Prevention Fund to create heart-healthy communities in the Adirondack region. The ...

Volunteers sought to help breast cancer survivors

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is expanding its volunteer corps to include breast cancer survivors throughout New York state. Previously, volunteers had to live in the New York metropolitan area, where the hotline is located. The Adelphi hotline was ...

ORDA plans fall festivals at Olympic venues

LAKE PLACID — The state Olympic Regional Development Authority recently announced the return of two upcoming fall festivals on back-to-back weekends — Oktoberfest and the Flaming Leaves Festival — and the the World Figure and Fancy Skating ...