The Heart Network is seeking stories from North Country residents impacted by medical debt. The testimonials collected will be used to support a statewide campaign to end medical debt. Earlier this year, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed the Fair Medical Debt … [Read more...] about The Heart Network Seeks Stories about Medical Debt
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Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives
Health care providers and the NYS Smokers’ Quitline offer support for quitting New York State’s cigarette tax will become the highest in the nation on Sept. 1. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 … [Read more...] about Upcoming Cigarette Tax Hike Projected to Save 15,300 New Yorkers’ Lives
JUUL settlement will help save lives, protect youth
New York State Attorney General Letita James announced in April a historic settlement with JUUL, a top producer and distributor of e-cigarettes, for its role in the youth vaping epidemic. The $462 million settlement will result in New York State receiving approximately $112 … [Read more...] about JUUL settlement will help save lives, protect youth
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