Registration is closing for the 25 th  Anniversary EMS Spring Fling Conference, and event organizers say that this year's conference will not only celebrate 25 years of EMS excellence in the North Country and Mountain Lakes Regions but will also provide high-quality training and educational courses aimed at bolstering strong EMS practices and response.   “In planning and preparing for this year’s 25th Anniversary conference, the North Country REMSCO team focused on providing

FDRHPO EMS Program Agency expands recruitment and retention to boost the regional EMS workforce The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) EMS Program Agency is addressing one of the growing challenges in rural healthcare – recruiting and retaining Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. Through workforce initiatives, including an EMS internship program and financial aid options for a newly established paramedic scholarship, the FDRHPO EMS Program Ag

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) continues to strengthen mental health and substance use infrastructure by building community capacity to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of substance use or mental health challenges. FDRHPO has a growing portfolio of free training and community-based initiatives designed to support individuals, organizations, and systems across the North Country. Grounded in the principle that the mind is part of

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) has successfully led an 18-month regional collaboration that significantly increased colorectal cancer screening rates in the North Country, demonstrating how coordinated, evidence-based strategies can improve health outcomes in rural communities. Through participation in the Exact Sciences FOCUS program from fall 2023 to spring 2025, FDRHPO collaborated with 11 clinics across the region, bringing together hospital-base

The Spring Fling EMS Conference is celebrating a major milestone in 2026 - 25 years of supporting and strengthening emergency medical services across the North Country and New York State. The 2026 Spring Fling Conference will be held April 16–18 at the Edgewood Resort & Conference Center in Alexandria Bay, bringing together EMS professionals for three days of high-quality education, hands-on training, and professional recognition. For a quarter century, Spring Fling has remai

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) has successfully completed its one-year pediatric oral health pilot program, funded by a Rural Health Grant from Fidelis Care. The initiative, launched to address persistent barriers to pediatric dental care in the North Country, resulted in substantial increases in preventive oral health services and education.

Every six years, local health departments and hospitals across New York State are required to complete a comprehensive Community Health Assessment (CHA) and submit related plans to New York State for review.

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) had a strong and fulfilling year of accomplishments across its many initiatives that include EMS education, IT services, population health, behavioral health, workforce development, and regional collaboration. “As you will read, none of these accomplishments would be possible without the collaborative spirit of the North Country healthcare system,” said Erika Flint, Executive Director for FDRHPO. “We are grateful to pla

The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) has announced that applications are now open for the Healthcare Access Loan Repayment (HEALR) Program, a $48.3 million Medicaid workforce initiative designed to strengthen New York’s health care workforce and support professionals in high-need roles with student loan debt. The program is authorized under New York’s 1115 Demonstration Waiver. The HEALR Program provides substantial loan

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s (FDRHPO) Recruitment, Retention & Education Committee identified major barriers faced by Army Medics (68W) transitioning from military service to civilian Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) careers.

Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon

2025 survey includes several updates to reflect the 2025–2030 NYS Prevention Agenda     The 10 th  Annual Community Health Survey of...

Certified information technology specialists offer low-cost services to regional organizations In response to the growing demand for...

Individuals from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to be honored at Community Health Hero Award luncheon Fort Drum Regional...

Jefferson and Lewis County agencies partner to improve mental health and substance abuse crisis   Individuals in Jefferson and Lewis...

New York State Office of Mental Health TRUST train-the-trainer available in the North Country Tim Fayette, Behavioral Health Coordinator...

Adult residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties encouraged to share their thoughts regarding local healthcare Fort Drum...

Military & Civilian Medics learn & train together to strengthen emergency response In conjunction with Fort Drum’s Bridgewater-Vaccaro...

Development Authority of the North Country awarded a contract to bolster the existing telehealth network Patients and providers across...

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s (FDRHPO) Health Workforce MASH Camp is back this summer and is offering a no-cost,...