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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 6, 20252 min read
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 18, 20254 min read
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 20, 20254 min read
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 10, 20256 min read
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 18, 20254 min read
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 13, 20254 min read
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 7, 20254 min read
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
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
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
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
NNY360.com: MASH Camps offered at area hospitals this summer
WATERTOWN — Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s (FDRHPO) Health Workforce MASH Camp is back this summer and is offering a...
May 12, 20242 min read
InformNNY: FDHRPO opens applications for summer MASH camps
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization’s Health Workforce MASH Camp if offering students a unique...
May 9, 20242 min read
NNY360.com: North country REMSCO and FDRHPO 2024 EMS Spring Fling awards and honors announced
WATERTOWN — The Annual North Country REMSCO’s Spring Fling Conference was held April 11 to 12 at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandra Bay....
May 3, 20243 min read
Spectrum News: New York EMS crews use escape room for North Country training
Emergency medical responders from across New York state recently visited the North Country for a conference known as Spring Fling. It’s a...
May 1, 20242 min read
InformNNY: The 23rd Annual Spring Fling EMS Conference
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. (WWTI) — The North Country Regional Emergency Medical Services Council and the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning...
Apr 8, 20241 min read
InformNNY: FDRHPO teams up with Upstate Mobile Mammography once again
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization has teamed up with Upstate Mobile Mammography to bring the...
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Morning Checkup: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Steven Lyndaker is medical director for the Fort Drum...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Spectrum News: Health organizations look to get students interested in health care field
As hospitals across the state, especially in rural areas, continue to battle a physician shortage, no stone has been left unturned in...
Mar 19, 20242 min read
NNY360.com: Thermometers donated to pediatric health centers
WATERTOWN — Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and the North Country Initiative recently donated 1,296 thermometers to six...
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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