Please be advised that the Clark Burn Center will be on diversion for incoming burn transfers during the following period: Begins: Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 7:00 AM. Ends: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:00 AM. During this diversion period: Incoming burn transfers will not be accepted and should be directed to an appropriate surrounding burn center. Current hospitalized burn patients will continue to receive care and will be rounded on by Trauma staff according to the Am

The New York State Department of Health, Division of State EMS is pleased to announce the release of proposed regulations for Community Paramedicine in New York State. To view the proposed regulations please visit: https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2026/07/072226.pdf The proposed regulations will also be published on the New York State Department of Health web page here: https://regs.health.ny.gov/regulations/proposed-rule-making Information on how to submit publ

Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass Partners are asking residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to nominate an individual in their community whom they consider to be a “Community Health Hero.” Anyone who has demonstrated outstanding public service and a commitment to improving the health and

The New York State Department of Health, Division of State Emergency Medical Services, is announcing an extended call for nominations for the 2026 Educational Innovation Award, recognizing outstanding advancements in EMS education across New York State. Course Sponsors throughout the state continue to implement progressive, forward‑thinking approaches that strengthen Emergency Medical Services training. These innovations—ranging from new education delivery models to enhanced

The New York State Collaborative EMS Protocols and Statewide BLS Protocols have been updated and are now available on the Department's website. The protocol updates will go into effect on September 1st, 2026. The updated protocols, along with the accompanying change log outlining key revisions, can be accessed at: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/protocol.htm We encourage all EMS agencies, Medical Directors, educators, and EMS clinicians to review both the updated

The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Office of Drug User Health has released the 2024 Annual Report on the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System. The following statement accompanied the release: Despite recent improvements, fatal drug overdoses remain at epidemic levels in our state. Enhanced public health surveillance programs, such as the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System, can collect important information on the circumstances

North Country residents working toward careers in healthcare will soon have a new source of free, personalized support. ICAM Thrive, launching August 3, will accept applications from residents across Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton counties. The program offers one-on-one career coaching, case management, resource navigation, and financial assistance to support participants in completing their healthcare education and training. Every par

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO), in partnership with Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) and the North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition (NCIDC), is working to strengthen digital inclusion and digital equity across Northern New York through support from New York State’s ConnectALL Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant. The initiative, known as North Country Connect-to-Tech (NC2T), is designed to help residents gain access to the internet, devices, tec