Following the news that the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health has been shuttered, tobacco cessation services like the NYS Quitline and nysmokefree.com are more important than ever. The CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health was responsible … [Read more...] about NYS Quitline is a Critical Resource
Lake Placid Business Steps up to Bring Bikes to Elementary Students
A new fleet of bicycles has been donated to Lake Placid Elementary School thanks to the generosity of a local business. The Devlin, a Lake Placid-based hotel, donated to The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program to help fund the purchase of … [Read more...] about Lake Placid Business Steps up to Bring Bikes to Elementary Students
Workshop Series in Port Henry Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives
A free workshop series for people living with chronic health conditions is coming to Port Henry beginning May 28. The chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) workshop will be administered by The Prevention Team and hosted at St. Patrick's Parish Hall, 12 St. Patrick’s … [Read more...] about Workshop Series in Port Henry Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives
Tobacco Use and Chronic Disease are Intrinsically Linked
In 2025, cigarette smoking still remains the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. — and it’s also a major cause of chronic disease. Smokers are much more likely to develop a chronic disease, and individuals with a chronic health condition are at much higher risk of … [Read more...] about Tobacco Use and Chronic Disease are Intrinsically Linked
Workshop Series Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives
A free workshop series for people living with chronic health conditions is coming to Essex beginning May 6. The chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) workshop will be administered by The Prevention Team and hosted at the Belden Noble Memorial Library, 2759 Essex Road … [Read more...] about Workshop Series Helps People Live Healthier, Fuller Lives