Priority Area |
Collaborating Hospitals |
Collaborating Counties |
Specific Focus Area |
Strategies and/or Interventions |
Partners |
Chronic Disease |
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital
- EJ Noble Hospital
- Claxton-Hepburn Hospital
- Massena Memorial
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- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Congestive heart failure
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- Establish a baseline for comparisons.
- Make referrals to St. Lawrence County Health Initiative Self Care Program.
- Uniform educational materials will be used.
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- Hospitals and St. Lawrence County Health Initiative
- County Emergency Medical Services (both voluntary and proprietary services)
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Community Preparedness |
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- A county emergency preparedness group meets monthly to address concerns, share resources, troubleshoot problems and make decisions for the betterment of the community.
- The county has developed mutual aid agreements, a unified response to policies and procedures, and plans to fulfill deliverables.
- The group participates in drills, exercises and trainings.
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- St. Lawrence County Emergency Services
- St. Lawrence County Public Health
- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
- Massena Memorial Hospital
- EJ Noble Hospital
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital
- Clifton-Fine Hospital
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Tobacco Use |
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- Promote the NYS Smokers Quitline in all venues of department.
- Ask about tobacco usage at every encounter with clients.
- Provide counseling to homebound clients and referral to NYS Smokers Quitline.
- Refer to Tobacco Cessation Center of Northern New York.
- Work cooperatively with tobacco control partners in county.
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- Canton-Potsdam Hospital
- EJ Noble Hospital
- Claxton-Hepburn Hospital
- Massena Memorial Hospital
- Clifton-Fine Hospital
- St. Lawrence County Health Initiative, Inc.
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