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, technical support,...

Legislation to increase the NYS volunteer tax credit from $200 t0 $800 was passed by both the NYS Senate and Assembly earlier this week. The next and last step in the legislative process is for the Legislature to forward the bill to Governor Hochul for signature into law. NYSVARA is grateful to the members of the New York State legislature for recognizing the tremendous dedication of EMS and fire volunteers and taking this major step to support recruitment and retention. NYSVARA has sent...

LifeNet Flight Nurse/Paramedic, Rod Kester, speaks with students on the landing zone at Carthage Area Hospital during the 2025 Summer MASH Camp. (Holly Boname/FDRHPO) Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) is expanding our popular Summer MASH Camp program for 2026, adding two new locations – the North Country Family Health Center (NoCo) and a first‑of‑its‑kind Army Medical experience through Fort Drum’s MEDDAC. The additions mark a significant step in FDRHPO’s ongoing effort...