Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) and North Country Health Compass Partners are pleased to announce the 2026 Community Health Hero Award recipients. One Health Hero was chosen in each of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties who have exhibited a deep sense of dedication, compassion, and selflessness in their efforts to address health-related issues and challenges that affect our local communities. Their contributions have led to positive and lasting impacts on...

The Jefferson County Suicide Prevention Coalition concluded a week of community prevention events that brought together 139 walkers and runners and raised nearly $10,500 through registrations, donations, and sponsorships. The week began with the 2026 Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday, September 20, at the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department. The walk drew 61 participants, with 10 organizations providing information and resources at community tables. “The event wouldn’t be possible without the...

The 11th Annual Community Health Survey of adults in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties is now complete. The 2026 results show encouraging gains in routine cancer screenings and dental care, while also identifying affordability, declining self-reported health, and growing barriers to local healthcare as key concerns.