The Adirondack Food System Network and its Steering Committee are excited to announce the 2023 Food Justice Summit to be held at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake, NY on March 2, 2023. This year’s theme is “Feed Back – Food is Health.” “Craigardan is honored to assist in this … [Read more...] about ADIRONDACK FOOD SYSTEM NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2023 FOOD JUSTICE SUMMIT: FEEDBACK – FOOD IS HEALTH
Keeping Young Kids Active During Winter
Physical activity and healthy play are critical to the development of young children, but keeping them active when it’s cold outside can be tough. The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program works to enhance nutrition and physical activity for … [Read more...] about Keeping Young Kids Active During Winter
Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition Honors Rural Health Champions
The North Country Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition is honoring two Rural Health Champions for this year’s National Rural Health Day: Julie Cooke and Jerome James. National Rural Health Day, held this year on Nov. 17, honors the selfless, community-minded and determined … [Read more...] about Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition Honors Rural Health Champions
New Grant Helps to Expand Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Services
The Heart Network, on behalf of the North Country Chronic Disease Prevention Coalition, has received a grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to support increased access to evidence-based chronic disease prevention and self-management services across … [Read more...] about New Grant Helps to Expand Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Services
North Country Nicotine Consultants Provides Resources to Help Smokers Quit
A region-wide collaboration is providing resources and consultation services to health care providers to increase delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for nicotine addiction. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC) is a service administered by The Heart … [Read more...] about North Country Nicotine Consultants Provides Resources to Help Smokers Quit