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HEALTH NEWS FROM NORTH STAR HEALTH ALLIANCE

Carthage Area Hospital marks 60 years

Carthage Area Hospital recently marked a very special milestone, celebrating 60 years of caring for the community at its West Street campus, which first opened on July 7, 1965. As part of the …

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Cornerstones of Rural Healthcare:

For generations, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and Carthage Area Hospital — two long-standing hospitals in Northern New York and founding members of the North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) — have served as cornerstones of healthcare for the rural communities of St. Lawrence, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. …

Friday, July 25, 2025

North Star Health Alliance Surgeon in Top 1% of Orthopedic Surgical Research All-stars in Country

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: for the second year in a row, Dr. Nata Parnes of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus and Carthage Area Hospital, both members of the North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), has once again earned the distinction among the very top shoulder-and-elbow researchers in the country! ...

Friday, July 25, 2025

The North Star Health Alliance Charts the Future of Local Care

2024 was a landmark year for North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), laying the groundwork for even greater achievements in 2025. Leading this progress is the North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), a …

BY RICHARD DUVALL President & Chief Executive Officer, North Star Health Alliance
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

NSHA’s Innovative Operations Center: Elevating Rural Healthcare in the North Country

North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) -- a health system that includes Carthage Area Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus, North Country Orthopaedic Group, and …

Friday, April 25, 2025

NSHA: your partner in pediatric well‑being with three trusted clinics, one unified network

North Star Health Alliance’s pediatric services bring together three clinics across Ogdensburg, Watertown, and Carthage to offer a seamless continuum of care. From newborn well‑visits …

Monday, June 2, 2025
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Seeing the Benefits of an Eye Exam

(NAPSI)—Most people remember receiving vision screenings at school; a simple test to determine whether a student was seeing well or needed glasses. What some don’t realize is that staying current …
Tuesday, October 20

10 things that can derail your prescription refill, and what to do about it

GoodRx reports on 10 common issues that can delay prescription refills and offers solutions, emphasizing the importance of communication with pharmacists and prescribers.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD for GoodRx
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Health news for your family

Dry Eye: An Overlooked Symptom of Perimenopause and Menopause

(Feature Impact) Dry eye is one of the most overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, the phase of fluctuating hormones leading up to a woman’s final period, and menopause, the point in a woman’s …
Tuesday, January 6

Why Women Should Find Out Their Breast Cancer Risk Earlier than You Think

(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …
NewsUSA
Thursday, October 8

Youth Tobacco Use Is at Historic Lows. Adult Smokers Still Need Better Choices.

(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …
Dr. Matthew Holman
Tuesday, September 8

America’s New Drug Dealers Have Moved from Street Corners to the Internet – and the FDA is Letting Them

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …
Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
Thursday, September 3

Landmark Agreement is a Milestone Moment for Youth Mental Health

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, …
NewsUSA
Friday, August 28
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Where You Live Shouldn't Limit Your Cancer Care

(BPT) - Key takeaways:Radioligand therapy (RLT) delivers targeted treatment directly to cancer cellsThe number of RLT treatment sites has expanded about sevenfold in the U.S.Common questions about …
Tuesday, October 20

FAIR Act aims to improve rare disease clinical trial, treatment access

(BPT) - Teresa Barnes knows on a deeply personal level the impact that a devastating rare disease can have on a family. Over the course of 10 years, she watched her father, aunt and three uncles die …
Thursday, October 15

From Uncertainty to Reassurance: How a Small Heart Monitor and Ablation Procedure Helped One Father Conquer the Unknowns of Atrial Fibrillation

(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …

NewsUSA
Friday, January 16
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What will we eat for protein in 2030? Inside the next protein revolution
Protein Now! reports on how the category of protein-rich foods is widening.
Jon Akcay for Protein Now!
Thursday, October 22
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
Alan Lucks, MD for Doctronic
Thursday, October 22
Survey: 7 in 10 women didn’t know their symptoms were perimenopause
Hone Health reports that 70% of women were unsure their symptoms were perimenopause-related, with many experiencing early symptoms before age 45.
Aviva Patz for Hone Health
Wednesday, October 21
What perimenopause does to your body and mind
Ritual reports perimenopause starts in your 30s or 40s, lasting 5-10 years, marked by irregular periods, hot flashes, mood shifts, and sleep changes.
Erin Bunch for Ritual
Wednesday, October 21
The states facing the biggest Medicare shake-up this enrollment season
MediaAlpha reports that Medicare's enrollment season sees significant plan exits, especially in states like Vermont and New Hampshire, forcing many beneficiaries to seek new coverage options.
Megan Murphy for MediaAlpha
Tuesday, October 20
News for a healthful life

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. 

Linda Childers for Rula
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How to Manage Symptoms of Heart Failure

(Feature Impact) Managing heart failure is a significant expense to the U.S. healthcare system, costing the nation approximately $40 billion in 2020 and expected to increase to approximately $142 billion a year by 2050. If you (or a loved one) are living with the condition, consider these tips to help manage it.
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'Clean supplements' sound healthy, but what does clean actually mean?

NutraBio reports that "clean supplements" are often marketed as pure and simple but lack a clear definition, adding that consumers should focus on ingredient transparency, dosages, and evidence rather than just buzzwords to evaluate supplements effectively.

Jon Akcay for NutraBio
5 days ago

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.
Victoria Schmid for KURU Footwear
5 days ago

Protect Your Heart and Brain by Knowing the Signs and Symptoms of AFib

(Feature Impact) AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart's electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. More than 10 million people in the U.S. live with AFib, so if you're one of them, there are plenty of ways to find connection, support and resources to help.

Monday, August 31

Here's how to check if it is worth taking a multivitamin

Ritual reports on evaluating multivitamins, emphasizing a “less is more” approach, nutrient absorption, and tailored formulas for different life stages.
Victoria Hoff for Ritual
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How to navigate a depressive episode
Rula reports that depression differs from temporary low moods and that major depressive disorder (MDD) involves prolonged depressive episodes impacting daily life.
Liz Talago for Rula
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Same Medicaid rules, unequal resources: Smaller plans face bigger corrective action plan risk
CureIS Healthcare reports that smaller Medicaid plans face higher risks from corrective action plans due to increasing compliance pressures and limited resources.
Jennifer Knight for CureIS Healthcare
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After a crash, can blood reach you in time?
ImageTrend reports that receiving blood before reaching a hospital is far from universally available.
Ryan Kelley for ImageTrend
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10 things to know about open enrollment for 2027
Intuit TurboTax reports that Open Enrollment for 2027 runs from November 1 to December 15, 2026 and that it is vital for those without employer coverage to review options and potential subsidies.
Sydney Frazer for Intuit TurboTax
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Rewriting the rules for men’s mental health
Talkspace reports that men often face pressure from societal norms to suppress emotions, leading to high rates of untreated mental health issues. 
Andria Park Huynh for Talkspace
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