The Heart Network recently welcomed Andrew Cassata as school coordinator for its Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program. In his new position, Cassata will perform planning, implementation, outreach and other services supporting school partners in Franklin County. The CHSC program works to increase access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in schools, […]
New report on smoking prevalence reveals encouraging signs
A new report from the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control reveals significant decreases in the prevalence of smoking in adults across the North Country. The report analyzes smoking prevalence data over a four-year timespan from 2014 to 2018. Clinton and Franklin counties each saw distinct decreases between 2016 and 2018: […]
Prioritizing physical activity and safety
By Andrew Cassata Healthy Schools Coordinator, The Heart Network With school back in session across the North Country, and operating under somewhat normal circumstances in comparison to last year, it’s important to remember that more kids will be out in our communities, walking, rolling and biking to school. The COVID-19 pandemic kept many folks at home […]
State marks all-time low youth smoking rate
By Joey Boswell Health Systems Coordinator, The Heart Network New York State’s youth smoking rate has hit an all-time low — a cause for celebration and a reminder that we must stay vigilant in protecting kids and teens from the dangers of tobacco use. The state Department of Health’s 2020 Youth Tobacco Survey found that […]
Nutrition, physical activity critical to early childhood development
By Jamie Basiliere Executive Director, Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country Research has long shown that investing in the earliest stages of childhood development reaps countless rewards as children age into adolescence and adulthood. For those of us who work in this field, it’s heartening to see public and private funders invest in […]
Kudos to Citizen Advocates for calling out dangers of vaping
The Heart Network’s work is based on community partnerships and collaborations — and when we see another organization take a stance that aligns with us, we make sure to call them out and share our appreciation. In August, Citizen Advocates used its platform to share information about the dangers of e-cigarettes. Culling information from the […]