Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH) is hosting a 6-week online workshop series for people living with long-term health conditions, with a goal of providing support to stay healthy without leaving your home. An information session, “How Support from Peers Helps Keep You Healthy,” will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Participants will learn […]
New tobacco laws take effect July 1
Beginning July 1, several new tobacco control laws were implemented in New York state. Each of these measures will protect people — children and youth especially — from the damaging effects of tobacco. The first of these four laws prohibits multiple-pack price discounts and the use of coupons to purchase tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. This […]
Mobile Farmers Market market returns for 2020 season
Market will follow strict COVID-19 protocols, continue accepting SNAP benefits The Mobile Farmers Market makes its return Monday, June 8, with community-based stops in Franklin and Clinton counties. A program of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) and the North Country Healthy Heart Network, the Mobile Market provides access to fresh fruit and vegetables, […]
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids statement on new NYS laws
New York State enacted new laws on May 18 prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies. The following statement was issued by Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. WASHINGTON, D.C. – New York’s historic law prohibiting the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes takes effect today. […]
Sale of flavored e-cigs, all pharmacy tobacco sales end in NYS
SARANAC LAKE — The sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New York State ended May 18, as did the sale of all tobacco products in pharmacies. The new laws were passed as part of the state’s 2021 budget. New York becomes the second state in the nation to restrict the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies. […]
Biking and walking good activities for kids and families
Daily physical activity is essential for the physical and mental growth of kids. With COVID-19 disrupting daily routines, it’s more important now than ever for families to find healthy, safe ways to exercise. The month of May marks two nationwide campaigns to promote biking and walking: Walk and Bike to School Day and National Bike […]