New, larger health center okayed for Warrensburg
$5 million federal grant approved
For decades, Warrensburg health care professionals have complained about the problems posed by their existing building housing the Warrensburg Health Center, which hosts 41,000 patient visits per year. Also, town of Warrensburg officials have complained about the high utility bills in the building originally constructed as a grocery store. Now, due to a $5 million grant announced May 1, the health center — a patchwork of additions and expansions — will be replaced with a brand new, $6 million state-of-the-art facility.
Hospital Guild raffle winners
The Warrensburg Branch of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild recently announced the winners of the group’s annual fundraiser raffle.
Fast action of emergency responders saved local man’s life
Tanya Wemett of Chestertown describes in detail how she nearly lost her husband Jeff to a heart attack — and how the valiant efforts of North Warren Emergency Squad members — as well as her son Nolan — saved Jeff's life.
Scouts learn life-saving skills
Local Boy Scouts of Troop 100, their parents and scout leaders recently learned life-saving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation techniques as well as skills related to using a defibrillator.
Connor Marvin receives heart transplant
ELCS student gets transplant surgery 15 months after older brother
Connor Marvin undergoes heart transplant surgery 15 months after brother Brock receives a new heart at same hospital.
Chestertown to host its own farmers’ market
By launching a new farmer's market in Chestertown, the Tri-Lakes Business Alliance hopes to attract people to town this summer and boost local commerce — as well as help provide fresh, top-quality homegrown vegetables and other goods for families in norther Warren County.
Asthma program set at Warrensburg Elementary School
A program explaining various aspects of asthma is planned
Hospital guild seeking members
In a meeting held Jan. 25, branch officers and one member of the Warrensburg Branch of the Glens Falls Hospital Guild met to discuss whether maintaining a Warrensburg branch is still possible.
HHHN launches major new health center
In the mid-1970s, Dr. John Rugge, a physician and outdoorsman who loved the rugged Adirondacks, came to Chestertown to establish a practice that took care of citizens' vital health care needs, regardless of their income. With community doctors leaving the area, Rugge's outreach soon expanded to Warrensburg, and Hudson Headwaters Health Network was born. In subsequent years, the chain expanded to more than a dozen health care centers spanning the lower Adirondacks. On Jan. 26, HHHN's latest health care center, West Mountain Primary Care, was christened, and area citizens hailed the development.
Weight loss promises too good to be true
The year 2011 has been a year of supposed miracle diets, some say medical breakthroughs.
New Hudson Headwaters Health Network center hosting open house
The new West Mountain Primary Care facility will host an open house Thursday, Jan. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. It's the 14th health center opened by Hudson Headwaters Health Network, which was launched in the late 1970s from a clinic in Chestertown, followed by a larger health center in Warrensburg. Dr. John Rugge, considered a pioneer in rural health care in the the nation as well as in new York, built the chain from his vision of affordable, convenient rural health care available to all.
North Country doctor to relocate practice after 31 years
Dr. Harriet Busch has been practicing in Chestertown's health center for three-decades -- a short time after it was founded. Now, just days before her practice is set to relocate in Queensbury, she offers her thoughts on her tenure in northern Warren County.
North Warren Emergency Medical Squad open house set
More volunteers sought
The local ambulance squad is holding a public reception next week to familiarize local citizens with its equipment and services — and all are invited to attend.
Cafe/bike shop and salon launched by Warrensburg entrepreneur
Choose your adrenaline source -- through bicycling or drinking robust coffee. A Warrensburg woman has launched several intriguing enterprises under one roof.
Benefit set for Chestertown mother who’s facing cancer
Julie Mosher Packer, a 47-year-old mother of twins, has a formidable challenge ahead of her, having recently been diagnosed with stage-four stomach cancer.
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