To ensure regional access to the broadest array of healthcare services available, Glens Falls Hospital announced in December that they would be selling their renal dialysis service to DCI (Dialysis Clinic, Inc.), the nation’s leading nonprofit dialysis provider.
The hospital officially transferred ownership of its outpatient renal dialysis program on Broad Street in Glens Falls to DCI on June 1, officials said. They do not expect that patients will experience any changes to their treatment schedule during this transition.
The new phone number for DCI is 518-252-0008 and the fax number is 518-252-0016.
DCI will supplement its local care with access to extensive national-level resources, including a clinical research department and national clinical trials, advanced employee training, and kidney disease education and medication therapy management programs.
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The FUND for Lake George announced that prize-winning reporter and author of “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes,” Dan Egan, will deliver the keynote address at its annual meeting on Saturday, July 7, at the Sagamore Resort Conference Center, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing.
Egan will address the need to keep the Adirondacks from suffering a similarly catastrophic fate as the Great Lakes. Only hours from the Adirondacks, the Great Lakes are among the main sources of invasive species directly threatening the region, according to FUND officials.
The even is scheduled for 9 -11 a.m. It is free to attend, but space will be limited.
To register, visit fundforlakegeorge.org/2018-annual-meeting-registration.
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The Adirondack Thunder has raised $9,181 to donate to the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey program through the HumboldtStrong Community Foundation.
After the tragic accident that occurred on April 6, the Adirondack Thunder launched a ticket deal during Round 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs that raised $1,371 to donate to the Humboldt Broncos. On April 8, the Thunder players donated the $700 from their “money on the board” for their game that day in Brampton to the Humboldt program.
On April 13, the Thunder partnered with Southy’s Pizzeria and Streamlined Graphics to create “Humboldt Strong” shirts to sell at the game that night. All proceeds from the shirts were donated to the Humboldt program, as well as other donations collected at the table. The shirts raised $7,110 between sales at the game and pre-orders placed.
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The Hyde Collection is proud to announce it received $3,000 for its free children’s programs from Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match grant program.
Stewart’s Holiday Match program has raised nearly $26 million since its creation in 1986. The annual fundraiser — in which Stewart’s Shops matches money donated by its customers from Thanksgiving through Christmas — raised $1.89 million in 2017.
Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that benefit children ages 18 and younger. At The Hyde, the Stewart’s Holiday Match grant helps fund free children’s programs, including weekly Tours for Tots and Artful Afternoons drop-in programs; Art Crawl, a monthly program for infants; and the monthly Art Lab program held the Second Sunday of each month.
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The Double H Ranch celebrated the completion of a $3.5 million capital campaign and the completion of the new Riggi Family Raccoon Cabin on June 6.
It was the first capital campaign undertaken in the camp’s 26-year history. The donations provided the Double H Ranch the opportunity to renovate two camper cabins and construct a new camper and medical volunteer cabin.
In addition to money raised for the campaign, the Double H Ranch raises $3.8 million annually for camp operations.
Launched in the summer of 2016 and led by campaign chairman Neil Golub, the upgraded buildings will provide the campers with a safe-fun experience during their time at camp. The buildings will also house medical volunteers and staff and will provide an enhanced space for accessibility for children in wheelchairs.
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The U. S. Small Business Administration Syracuse District office announced the list of participants selected for the 2018 Emerging Leaders program for Capital Region small businesses.
Seven of the 15 area businesses included: Airosmith Development, Saratoga Springs; Aztech Environmental Technologies, Ballston Spa; Henssgen Hardware Corp., Queensbury; L&S Energy Services, Clifton Park; Northeast Vascular Imaging Group, Rexford; Peak Environmental, Round Lake; and Saratoga Restaurant Equipment Sales, Gansevoort.
Class participants represent diverse sectors, including manufacturing, food service, and technology. The Capital Region program began on April 10 with the first class and will continue through November. Over a period of seven months and 13 training classes, participants will work with mentors and develop connections with other business owners and community leaders. Upon graduation, participants will exit the program with a strategic growth plan for their business, developed using the knowledge, skills, and techniques honed in the class.
To learn more about Emerging Leaders, visit www.sba.gov/ny/syracuse.
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The Adirondack Trust Co. has donated $1,750 to the Brave Will Foundation as part of its annual ATC Saratoga Programs credit card donation.
Once a year, the company donates a percentage of the interest earned on credit card balances to a local nonprofit organization. The organization is selected as part of an ATC customer survey that is sent out annually and selected by ATC Saratoga credit card customers.
The Brave Will Foundation is a nonprofit that provides services and support for the families and the children who are diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.