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  While “wellness” has become a common term and somewhat of a current phenomenon, you could say that “wellness” was born in the NEK just 43 years ago! It was in February 1982 that North Country Hospital (NCH) took the …

Today is The Great American Spit Out Day  aka GASPO DAY! This national event coincides with this week also being “Through With The Chew Week,” making it a clear focus on encouraging users to quit smokeless tobacco and to educate …

We are just hours away from Valentine’s Day, a day associated with love, affection, flowers, candy and gifts. However, this day can also be associated with pain, loneliness, grief and other feelings of anxiety and even depression. Unfortunately, a day …

Tomorrow is Wear Red Day! This is always observed on the first Friday of February, serving as our annual reminder of the importance of heart health with added emphasis on women. February is American Heart Month, aiming to raise awareness …

  Most people go through their day with ease and flow that can be quickly stolen should their personal space and safety be impacted. For over 13.5 million Americans, the ability to go through the day without worry or anxiety …

  It’s mid-January, the cold weather is…cold, and just that has many people starting to slip, slide or hide their way back into the “the old me” mentality rather than that refreshed mindset of, “new year, new me” and we …