Healthcare providers, parent advocates, educators, and researchers will convene on Thursday, Nov. 21 for a conference highlighting the dangers of vaping among adolescents and adults. The conference, “Tobacco & Vaping Use in Adolescents & Adults,” will be held in … [Read more...] about Conference on Vaping Among Adolescents, Adults set for Nov. 21
Health & Wellness
Food Pantry Guide an Invaluable Resource
Earlier this year, the Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) published the Adirondack Rural Health Network Food Pantry Guide, a comprehensive guide to food pantries across Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren, and Washington counties. This is an invaluable resource for … [Read more...] about Food Pantry Guide an Invaluable Resource
Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition Offering Training for Peer Leaders
The Get Healthy North Country Community Integrated Health Network is offering training for peer leaders to help individuals and families better manage chronic health conditions. The training is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 11, and continue weekly on Tuesdays and … [Read more...] about Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition Offering Training for Peer Leaders
Regional Collaboration Aims to Increase Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Rural communities continue to face higher adult smoking rates than urban areas North Country health organizations are working to address a region-wide shortage in tobacco treatment specialists to help individuals quit smoking. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a … [Read more...] about Regional Collaboration Aims to Increase Tobacco Treatment Specialists
New Peer Leaders Aim to Help People Manage Chronic Disease
A region-wide coalition is recruiting and training peer leaders to help individuals and families better manage chronic health conditions. The Get Healthy North Country Community Integrated Health Network is a network of medical and behavioral healthcare providers, public … [Read more...] about New Peer Leaders Aim to Help People Manage Chronic Disease