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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Why keep Massena Memorial Hospital public? </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22115/20130604/why-keep-massena-memorial-hospital-public</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 4, 2013) A group campaigning to stop Massena Memorial Hospital from privatizing has collected more than 500 petition signatures. They&apos;re trying to convince town leaders to retain hospital ownership.Because it&apos;s government-owned, Massena Memorial is one of a few hospitals in New York that currently pays into the state pension system. Hospital leaders say pension costs have been rising at an unsustainable rate, and they could save millions of dollars by changing the ownership structure.Mark Kotzin is leading the charge against the change.  He&apos;s spokesperson for the Civil Service Employees Association, which represents about 200 employees at the hospital.Kotzin says government-ownership is better for the community than privatizing the facility. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22115/20130604/why-keep-massena-memorial-hospital-public">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A group campaigning to stop Massena Memorial Hospital from privatizing has collected more than 500 petition signatures. They&apos;re trying to convince town leaders to retain hospital ownership.Because it&apos;s government-owned, Massena Memorial is one of a few hospitals in New York that currently pays into the state pension system. Hospital leaders say pension costs have been rising at an unsustainable rate, and they could save millions of dollars by changing the ownership structure.Mark Kotzin is leading the charge against the change.  He&apos;s spokesperson for the Civil Service Employees Association, which represents about 200 employees at the hospital.Kotzin says government-ownership is better for the community than privatizing the facility. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22115/20130604/why-keep-massena-memorial-hospital-public">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, health, hospitals, health care, stlv, massena, massena memorial hospital, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Group fights Massena hospital privatization</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22104/20130603/group-fights-massena-hospital-privatization</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 3, 2013) Efforts to privatize Massena Memorial Hospital are facing opposition. The hospital is currently owned by the town of Massena. Hospital leaders want to privatize, in large part to save money on state pension costs. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22104/20130603/group-fights-massena-hospital-privatization">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Efforts to privatize Massena Memorial Hospital are facing opposition. The hospital is currently owned by the town of Massena. Hospital leaders want to privatize, in large part to save money on state pension costs. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22104/20130603/group-fights-massena-hospital-privatization">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>01:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, health, health care, hospitals, pensions, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>North Country health care reforms and unravels</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22023/20130521/north-country-health-care-reforms-and-unravels</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 21, 2013) These are the best of times and the worst of times for healthcare in the North Country.The region is at the center of a new wave of innovation, experimentation, and reform — including the &quot;medical home&quot; pilot project, funded in part by New York state. But the North Country&apos;s health care industry also face an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22023/20130521/north-country-health-care-reforms-and-unravels">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Brian Mann</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[These are the best of times and the worst of times for healthcare in the North Country.The region is at the center of a new wave of innovation, experimentation, and reform — including the &quot;medical home&quot; pilot project, funded in part by New York state. But the North Country&apos;s health care industry also face an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22023/20130521/north-country-health-care-reforms-and-unravels">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, adirondacks, champlain valley, health care, medical home, rugge, hudson headwaters, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>NYS allows Gouverneur&apos;s EJ Noble Hospital to expand lab services</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22003/20130517/nys-allows-gouverneur-apos-s-ej-noble-hospital-to-expand-lab-services</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 17, 2013) E. J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur has gotten approval to expand its lab services.  The state forced E.J. Noble to close down last fall, after it found safety problems in the lab. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22003/20130517/nys-allows-gouverneur-apos-s-ej-noble-hospital-to-expand-lab-services">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[E. J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur has gotten approval to expand its lab services.  The state forced E.J. Noble to close down last fall, after it found safety problems in the lab. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22003/20130517/nys-allows-gouverneur-apos-s-ej-noble-hospital-to-expand-lab-services">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>00:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, health, stlv, topstory, ej noble, gouverneur, health care</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Care continues in Harrisville despite clinic closure</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21962/20130510/care-continues-in-harrisville-despite-clinic-closure</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 10, 2013) E.J. Noble Hospital is trying to get its financial footing after a tough year. The Gouverneur-based hospital was forced to shut down last fall by the state health department, because of safety problems in the lab. The troubles stemmed from a lack of resources.Now EJ Noble has a new hospital board, and a new CEO, and it&apos;s making decisions to improve the bottom line, including closing two rural clinics. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21962/20130510/care-continues-in-harrisville-despite-clinic-closure">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[E.J. Noble Hospital is trying to get its financial footing after a tough year. The Gouverneur-based hospital was forced to shut down last fall by the state health department, because of safety problems in the lab. The troubles stemmed from a lack of resources.Now EJ Noble has a new hospital board, and a new CEO, and it&apos;s making decisions to improve the bottom line, including closing two rural clinics. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21962/20130510/care-continues-in-harrisville-despite-clinic-closure">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:24</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, health, health care, Gouverneur, topstory, ej noble</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Plan to close Lake Placid ER faces harsh criticism</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 8, 2013) Adirondack Health will host the second of two public meetings tonight on a controversial plan to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care center. At the first meeting last week, representatives of the Saranac Lake-based hospital faced a hostile crowd. Many people said the change would leave the community vulnerable and put a strain on the emergency medical service system. Adirondack health officials say a decision could come at the end of the month. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adirondack Health will host the second of two public meetings tonight on a controversial plan to convert the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital to an urgent care center. At the first meeting last week, representatives of the Saranac Lake-based hospital faced a hostile crowd. Many people said the change would leave the community vulnerable and put a strain on the emergency medical service system. Adirondack health officials say a decision could come at the end of the month. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21944/20130508/plan-to-close-lake-placid-er-faces-harsh-criticism">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:05</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, health, adirondacks, health care, adirondack health, employment, ER, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>EJ Noble Hospital: &apos;We&apos;re open for business&apos;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21921/20130507/ej-noble-hospital-apos-we-apos-re-open-for-business-apos</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 7, 2013) E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur has had a tough year. Last fall, the State Department of Health forced it to close down, after finding numerous safety violations in the hospital lab.   Most of the problems have been corrected. The hospital has new management and a new board of directors. Now it needs the patients to return. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21921/20130507/ej-noble-hospital-apos-we-apos-re-open-for-business-apos">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur has had a tough year. Last fall, the State Department of Health forced it to close down, after finding numerous safety violations in the hospital lab.   Most of the problems have been corrected. The hospital has new management and a new board of directors. Now it needs the patients to return. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21921/20130507/ej-noble-hospital-apos-we-apos-re-open-for-business-apos">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:45</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, health, hospitals, health care, rural, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Adk Health looks to cut Lake Placid Hospital</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21589/20130311/adk-health-looks-to-cut-lake-placid-hospital</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 11, 2013) There was another sign this week of the growing financial crunch faced by many hospitals in the North Country. Adirondack Health is looking at moving, shutting down or cutting the hours of the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21589/20130311/adk-health-looks-to-cut-lake-placid-hospital">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Chris Knight</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There was another sign this week of the growing financial crunch faced by many hospitals in the North Country. Adirondack Health is looking at moving, shutting down or cutting the hours of the emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21589/20130311/adk-health-looks-to-cut-lake-placid-hospital">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>02:47</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, economy, health, health care, hospitals, [loc:44.2794911 -73.9798713], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cuomo, Dems push for Reproductive Health Act </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21264/20130116/cuomo-dems-push-for-reproductive-health-act</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 16, 2013) During the election season last year, legislators proposed new laws in states around the country to limit women&apos;s contraception and abortion rights. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now heading in the opposite direction. During his state of the state speech last week, Cuomo announced plans to advance a women&apos;s agenda. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21264/20130116/cuomo-dems-push-for-reproductive-health-act">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Julie Grant</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During the election season last year, legislators proposed new laws in states around the country to limit women&apos;s contraception and abortion rights. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now heading in the opposite direction. During his state of the state speech last week, Cuomo announced plans to advance a women&apos;s agenda. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21264/20130116/cuomo-dems-push-for-reproductive-health-act">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, cuomo, health, albany, women, health care, , [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, health</itunes:keywords>
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