Dr. Diane MacDonnell M.D. of North Country Holistic Care Center in Glens Falls. By Diane MacDonnell, M.D. Spring has arrived at last -- a season of promise and renewal. At this time many of us experience a reaffirmation to our...
First Robotic Surgery, A Hysterectomy, Is Performed At Glens Falls Hospital Facility
Dr. Eileen E. Joyce of Glens Falls OB/GYN Center PC, performed the first single-site hysterectomy at Glens Falls Hospital in January.A Glens Falls Hospital gynecological surgeon recently completed the organization's first robotic surgery, which also includes the first single-site surgery....
AARP: Use Medicare Open Enrollment To Evaluate Coverage And Possible Changes
All older Americans with Medicare are being encouraged by the AARP to take advantage of the Medicare open enrollment period through Dec. 7. Given the simultaneous open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, AARP is trying to make sure people...
Albany Medical Center Opens New ICU For Patients With Severe Neurologic Injuries
Albany Medical Center opened its new expanded neuro intensive care unit in October for patient use in its new Patient Pavilion. Hospital officials said it is the most advanced of its kind in the region. The 15-bed neuro ICU provides...
WWAARC Collects Pet Supplies And Food As Part Of Program To Help Out The SPCA
Anne Marie Lockhart (left), WWAARC board president, presented pet food and supplies to Heather Carlton (center) and Deb Myers of the SPCA of Upstate New York. WWAARC, the Warren, Washington & Albany Counties Chapter of NYSARC Inc., recently participated...
CDPHP Files Paperwork To Participate In New York Health Benefit Exchange Plan
Continuing its commitment to provide access to affordable health care to millions of uninsured Americans, CDPHP has submitted its application for participation in the New York Health Benefit Exchange. "CDPHP is well-positioned to provide high-quality, affordable health care coverage through...
Kathleen Naftaly Is Named Permanent Director Of The Crandall Pubic Library
Kathleen Naftaly became director of Crandall Public Library May 1 The Board of Trustees of Crandall Public Library named Acting Director Kathleen Naftaly as new director of the library. She was selected from among 23 candidates nationwide and took...
Adirondack Health Institute Represents New Model In Delivering Rural Home Medical Care
By Jill Nagy The future of medical care delivery is taking shape in the Adirondack North Country. A consortium of health care providers under the umbrella of the Adirondack Health Institute aims to give every patient a "medical home" with...