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2025 North Country Community Health Heroes Announced
Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon
Oct 82 min read
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FDRHPO Releases Findings of 10th Annual Community Health Survey
2025 survey includes several updates to reflect the 2025–2030 NYS Prevention Agenda   The 10 th  Annual Community Health Survey of...
Aug 214 min read
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FDRHPO Offers High-quality IT Services to Increase Digital Security in NNY
Certified information technology specialists offer low-cost services to regional organizations In response to the growing demand for...
Aug 82 min read
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Nominations Sought For Local "Community Health Heroes"
Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon Fort Drum Regional...
Jul 222 min read
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24/7 Crisis Hotline Bridges Service Gaps for Individuals in Immediate Need
Jefferson and Lewis County agencies partner to improve mental health and substance abuse crisis  Individuals in Jefferson and Lewis...
Jul 173 min read
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Unique Training Opportunity Combats Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis
New York State Office of Mental Health TRUST train-the-trainer available in the North Country Tim Fayette, Behavioral Health Coordinator...
Jun 172 min read
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2025 Community Health Survey Begins
Adult residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties encouraged to share their thoughts regarding local healthcare Fort Drum...
Jun 21 min read
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Fort Drum EMS Day Trains Regional EMS Providers at State-of-the-Art Facility
Military & Civilian Medics learn & train together to strengthen emergency response In conjunction with Fort Drum’s Bridgewater-Vaccaro...
May 212 min read
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Telecommunication Partnerships Create Patient and Provider Savings
Development Authority of the North Country awarded a contract to bolster the existing telehealth network Patients and providers across...
May 213 min read
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Summer MASH Camp Applications Being Accepted for Tri-County Interactive Learning Experience
Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s (FDRHPO) Health Workforce MASH Camp is back this summer and is offering a no-cost,...
May 62 min read
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North Country REMSCO and FDRHPO Host over 130 Regional EMS Providers and Present Local and State Awards at 2025 EMS Spring Fling Conference
The Annual North Country REMSCO's Spring Fling Conference was held April 10-12 at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandra Bay. Over 130 EMS...
Apr 184 min read
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Innovative Healthcare Training Program Strengthens Upstate New York’s Healthcare Workforce Through Partnership with FDRHPO
Program already supporting nearly 250 students with full coverage of tuition, fees and books; pipeline continuing to grow with 19...
Mar 204 min read
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FDRHPO Promotes Colorectal Cancer Screening Through Regional Partnership
Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is nearing the successful completion of an 18-month grant from Exact Sciences, a...
Mar 106 min read
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Improving Children’s Oral Health Through a Pediatric Pilot Program
Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization donated children's dental kits to Pediatric Wellness of Northern New York as part of the...
Feb 184 min read
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Community Health Workers Integrate into Rural Healthcare Practices
New 3-year grant improves healthcare system for high-needs individuals WATERTOWN, NY - Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization...
Jan 134 min read
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Scrubs Clubs Provide Fun, Hands-on Learning Experiences to Area Youth
Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization brings new healthcare career development to Watertown Central School District students...
Jan 74 min read
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Diagnostic Imaging Streamlined with New Image Sharing Collaborative
Over 10,000 medical images and records shared since January October 15, 2024 - Diagnostic imaging is now easier in the North Country,...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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FDRHPO Releases Findings From the 2024 Community Health Survey
September 29, 2024  – The 9th Annual Community Health Survey of Adult Residents in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties has been...
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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2024 North Country Community Health Heroes Announced
Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon September 25, 2024...
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization EMS Program Agency Brings New Telehealth Communication Platform to North Country
New patient information portal saves time, lives, and money for regional emergency services WATERTOWN, NY ---- Emergency Medical Services...
Aug 6, 20244 min read
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