A new website helps people across the North Country find local resources to help them get and stay healthy. Get Healthy North Country — gethealthynoco.org — is administered by the North County Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition, a network of health care providers, public health agencies and nonprofits working to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and […]
Report Highlights Role of Healthcare Providers in Decreasing Smoking Rates
New data from the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Tobacco Control suggests that doctors and providers play a critical role in helping patients with nicotine addiction as they attempt to quit. As the state’s average smoking rates reach historic lows, rates remain high among certain population groups and in specific communities. While […]
College Students, County Team Up on Eco-Friendly Bus Shelters
New bus shelters with green, living roofs are coming to public transportation stops throughout the North Country thanks to a collaboration between Paul Smith’s College, the Franklin County Highway Department and The Heart Network. The senior capstone project is led by students in Paul Smith’s College Environment and Society Professor Deb Naybor’s Social Research and […]
Youth Encouraged to Enter Smoke-Free Video Contest
Now through March 9, Reality Check of New York is calling on teenagers to submit entries to their Smoke-Free Video Contest, which calls on teens aged 13-18 to submit 60 second videos that include key facts about the harmful effects of smoking imagery in TV and movies. Smoking in television and movies has long been […]
Grow Carts Provide Fresh Produce for Salmon River
New grow carts are providing healthy produce to the Salmon River Central School District (SRCSD). Purchased with support from New York State’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program, administered in Franklin County by The Heart Network, the school uses the grow carts to support the food service team with fresh lettuce for the cafeteria. […]
JCEO Outreach Centers Provide Critical Services
By Andrea Goff Program Coordinator, The Heart Network The onset of winter in the North Country is especially difficult for those facing finial hardship. Thankfully, our partners and friends at the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity (JCEO) operate Community Outreach Centers across Clinton and Franklin counties. These centers provide a multitude of services and reach individuals […]