Glens Falls Hospital has received the designation as a Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease by the state Department of Health to serve the Northeastern region of the state.  

It is one of 10 such centers in New York State.

Funded through a five-year, $2.1 million grant, the center offers an interdisciplinary approach to diagnose and manage Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. The program’s mission is to identify the disease early in its progression, provide education to patients, families, and caregivers, and offer updates to physicians on diagnostic procedures.

By Maureen Werther

Warren Washington CARE Center, located at 24 Dix Ave. in Glens Falls, serves the community by helping victims of child abuse and their families.

The agency does training, education and outreach, all focused on recognizing and preventing abuse, and intervention in cases when necessary.

The center has been in existence for approximately 13 years and is funded partially through the state Office of Child and Family Services, as well as community fundraising efforts. Since its creation, it has worked with thousands of teachers, childcare professionals, and members of the medical community.

Trustco Bank, which has branches in Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Lake George and Queensbury,  has committed $500,000 to support several initiatives at Albany Medical Center, including $350,000 for its new pediatric emergency department, recently named The Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center.

The gift, which also includes commitments to the Fund for Albany Med and its signature events, has helped Albany Med reach the $15.4 million mark toward its fundraising goal of $20 million for the pediatric emergency department, hospital officials said. The total cost of the project is $50 million. 

When it opens in summer 2018, it will be the only one of its kind in northeastern New York and western New England, according to the hospital.