Great American Smokeout – Make Your Plan TODAY
The Press Republican published a powerful editorial this morning, highlighting the importance of quitting tobacco for personal health. the NY
When Hospital Patients Continue to Smoke
An article recently appeared in the NY Times highlighting a study which looked at the number of hospitalized patients that
Mountain Biking Coalition Gets Local Media Attention
The Adirondack Explorer and Adirondack Daily Enterprise recently published articles profiling the work of the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA), which
Franklin County Wants Safe Routes to School
The Heart Network recently assisted Franklin County by applying for Safe Routes to School grants offered by NYSDOT. The applications
Smoking a Major Economic Issue for Low Income Smokers
Cigarette taxes in New York are the highest in the country, currently at $4.35 per pack. NYS smoking rates (16.1%)
Law Bans Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors
Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo signed a law prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to youth. Beginning January 1, 2013,
School District Ahead of the Curve on School Lunches
Saranac Lake School District will have a leg up in the lunch room this fall (Adirondack Daily Enterprise Article). The district
Report Identifies NY As a Leader in Complete Streets Movement
The National Complete Streets Coalition has just released their 2011 Complete Streets Policy Analysis and Complete Streets Policy Workbook. Almost
Health Care Systems Change Can Increase Positive Outcomes.
Recently, 12 primary care sites affiliated with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (HMVA) changed their office systems, work-flow and electronic health