
Serve Your Community by Taking Care of Yourself
By Donna Kissane Franklin County Manager The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges for people — social isolation, physical distance, supply

Survey: 2.5 Million Kids Used Tobacco Products in 2021
By Joey Boswell Coordinator, Health Systems for a Tobacco Free North Country Despite positive progress in recent years, youth tobacco

Malone to Host Celebrate Trails Day Event at Rec Park on April 30
The town and village of Malone will host a community celebration April 30 at its Recreation Park in honor of

Coalition Launches Workshop Portal for North Country Residents
A new website helps people across the North Country find local resources to help them get and stay healthy. Get

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

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

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

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

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