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New COVID boosters arrive at Essex County clinic today

The updated boosters, called “bivalent boosters,” add components of recent variants of the coronavirus — including omicron BA.4 and BA.5 — to the existing vaccine, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The added components help to boost protection that has waned in previous vaccines and boosters by targeting variants that are more contagious and immunity

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Lake Placid vaccination clinic saves travel for many locals

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New COVID boosters arrive for Essex County’s Monday clinics

WebRegistered nurse Katie Beaton gives a new bivalent booster shot during the Essex County Heath Department’s first Monday booster clinic on Sept. 12 at the …

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Essex County officials outline new process to keep up with …

WebMeanwhile, health officials Wednesday, Jan. 12 announced that 137 additional cases of COVID-19 were reported on Jan. 11. There were 118 cases on Jan. …

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New Adirondack Health CEO discusses challenges

WebSARANAC LAKE — Since Aaron Kramer was appointed the new president and CEO of Adirondack Health on Sept. 1, he’s been navigating the coronavirus …

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Hudson Headwaters to open clinic in former Lake Placid ER

WebLAKE PLACID — A primary care health center operated by Hudson Headwaters Health Network is set to open this summer in Lake Placid’s former …

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Adirondack Health achieves ACHC accreditation News, Sports, …

WebFeb 15, 2024. SARANAC LAKE — Adirondack Health has earned the safety and quality seal from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. To earn this three-year …

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Local medical practice makes switch to Hudson Headwaters

WebAdirondack Internal Medicine & Pediatrics was founded in 1976 by Dr. David Johnson and Dr. Dean Melville to provide primary care to residents of Saranac Lake, …

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Politicians react to Lake Placid ER closure plan

WebAdirondack Health submitted a closure plan for Lake Placid’s ER department to the state Department of Health on Oct. 6, according to Kramer. The plan was …

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Adirondack Foundation reveals 2024 Generous Acts grants

WebThe Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System received a Generous Acts grant from Adirondack Foundation to support its community care initiative, which enables the …

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ON THE SCENE: Skating to end cancer with Scott Hamilton

WebOn Saturday, Feb. 18, Hamilton participated in two fundraising activities in Lake Placid: a noon book-signing event at The Bookstore Plus, and a skating benefit …

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ON THE SCENE: Cleaning up the AuSable River watershed

WebJon and Kiari Trzcienski participate in the Ausable River Association’s cleanup day on Saturday, April 20. (Provided photo — Naj Wikoff) The health of the AuSable …

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Tupper Lake’s Mercy Living Center sold News, Sports, Jobs

WebMenajem “Mark” Salamon is the building’s new owner, but Adirondack Health is continuing to operate the facility as they wait on the state Department of Health …

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Adirondack Internal Medicine & Pediatrics to join Hudson …

WebThe transition is expected to become official early this summer. Hudson Headwaters is a primary care network established in the small Adirondack community of …

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New York State Legislature passes $237B budget

WebThe budget is supposed to be passed by April 1, which is the beginning of the state’s fiscal year. The budget includes packages aimed at addressing the affordable …

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Adirondack Health to close dental office in Lake Placid

WebMatt Scollin, Adirondack Health’s director of external affairs, confirmed in a statement Thursday, Feb. 23 that the hospital plans to close the Adirondack Health …

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Local officials seek answers on Lake Placid ER closure

WebThe entrance of the Lake Placid Health and Medical Fitness Center is seen on March 3, 2020. (News photo — Andy Flynn) LAKE PLACID — Several local leaders met …

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Adirondack Health names Aaron Kramer as president and CEO

WebOct 1, 2021. SARANAC LAKE — On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Acting Chief Executive Officer Aaron Kramer was confirmed as the permanent president and CEO of Adirondack …

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Adirondack Health may sell Mercy nursing home

WebTUPPER LAKE — Adirondack Health officials on Tuesday announced that they are considering selling its Mercy Living Center nursing home in Tupper Lake after …

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