Matthew Cook, PA, is celebrating 10 years of dedicated service at NNH, where he has provided exceptional care to North Country patients since joining fresh out of PA training. An avid athlete and devoted family man, his passion for medicine and fitness continues to inspire both colleagues and patients—we look forward to the next decade with him!
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As we enter the new year, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing you with the highest quality, evidence-based kidney care. Thank you for trusting us with your health—we look forward to supporting you every step of the way in 2025 and beyond.
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Dr. Hurwitz of NNH delivered a compelling presentation on Incremental Peritoneal Dialysis (IPD) at the ANNA Tri-State Chapter 120 regional meeting, highlighting a shift from 2006 guidelines focused on biochemical markers to the 2020 ISPD guidelines that prioritize holistic, patient-centered care for managing ESKD. His talk, "From Chemistry to Compassion," was well received, resonating with attendees eager for a more compassionate approach to dialysis treatment.
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Northern Nephrology and Hypertension (NNH) celebrated Halloween with staff dressed as their favorite candy bars and a pumpkin carving contest where patients picked the winning design. The festive event brought smiles and a fun twist to the clinic, delighting both staff and patients alike.
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NNH has renovated its parking lot to improve patient safety, thanks to outstanding work by Plattsburgh Paving. Dr. Hurwitz, along with his son Elliot and friend Dan Sherwin, personally pitched in to paint the lines— “what other doctor do you know paints his own parking lot lines?”
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Dr. Hurwitz recently attended a nephrology conference in Arizona, where he met Dr. Navdeep Tangri, creator of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE). Their discussion focused on using KFRE to improve patient outcomes by identifying those at highest risk for kidney failure, a priority Dr. Hurwitz has implemented in his NNH practice here in the North Country..
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Matthew Cook, PA, physician assistant at NNH, has added another impressive athletic achievement to his repertoire. Cook participated in the prestigious Lake Placid Triathlon, donning Bib #1912. His dedication and hard work culminated in an exceptional performance!
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In this episode of "The Hurwitz Lab" podcast, Dr. Jeff Rimmer from the University of Vermont returns for a second insightful discussion. Join us as we delve into the evolution of measuring and estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
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Sue Marmion, NP, and Cassandra Wilbern made a successful debut at Northern Nephrology, integrating smoothly into the clinic's workflow and providing exceptional care to CKCC patients. Their arrival enhances the clinic's ability to serve the community's renal health needs with professionalism and dedication.
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In a rare celestial event, the town of Plattsburgh, NY, experienced the wonder of a total solar eclipse today, prompting local business Northern Nephrology to close its doors early, allowing the entire team to witness the phenomenon
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Emily Ashline, RN, excelled as a nurse practitioner student during her rotation at NNH's nephrology clinic, demonstrating an exceptional capacity for learning and applying new knowledge. Her proactive approach and keen interest in nephrology significantly contributed to her outstanding performance and learning experience.
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Dr. McDonald was immersed in a wide range of nephrology-related cases, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of kidney health, diseases, treatments, and the latest advancements in the field. The staff at NNH were thoroughly impressed by Dr. McDonald's eagerness to learn, his ability to quickly adapt to new challenges, and his commitment to providing high-quality care to patients
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Dr. Rimmer reviews the evolution of CKD diagnosis and staging and Dr. Hurwitz goes on to review the topic of risk-based care. Link below requires PASSCODE: gTPw=2!@
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As we welcome the year 2024, Northern Nephrology extends its warmest wishes to all our patients and their families. This New Year brings a fresh opportunity to reflect on our health, embrace wellness, and celebrate the progress we've made together in managing kidney health.
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NNH has officially joined the Integrated Kidney Care of Lake Erie, LLC (KCE). This marks a significant step in advancing patient care for our Medicare CKD patients.
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Showing continued dedication to her profession, Brianne Borkenhagen proudly achieved recertification as a phlebotomist in New York State. Her unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care and her outstanding phlebotomy practices continue to make her a valued member of our NNH medical team.
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Krrynne Vincet, FNP, introduces groundbreaking impedance cardiography for dialysis at the ANNA Conference. Her expertise from NNH shines a light on enhancing patient care.
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Northern Nephrology celebrated Halloween in spectacular Seussian style, transforming their office into a vibrant, whimsical world!
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Lindsey's induction into Sigma underscores her excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service within the nursing profession, further highlighting her positive impact on the lives of kidney patients.
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We are launching our Infusion Service at Tom Miller Road office, expanding patient Care options for IV therapies. Lindsey Downie, RN and Jamie Facteau-Gadbois, RN, OCN have played a central role implementing our infusion program!
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NNH would like to thank Matt Maggy for an educational week for all. While Matt experienced the clinical side of nephrology our NNH team got to focus on some basic pharmacology especially with respect to tubular transport and channel function. Truly "Bench to Bedside" here at NNH. Thanks Matt!!
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Matt Cook, a physician assistant, is revolutionizing the way dialysis patients receive care by using telepresence robots for rounds.
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We are reopening our kidney education class for our patients with kidney disease. Learn how the kidneys work, how to slow disease progression and what your options are for advanced kidney failure. Please call our officeat 518-324-4000 to sign up.
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The entire team of nephrology providers has successfully completed the Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) recertification courses.
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Krrynne has been in the "kidney business" for years providing dialysis care as a nephrology nurse for over 15 years and managing our local dialysis center since 2014. We are excited to have her on our team caring for North Country kidney patients!
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Our very own Matt Cook, PA (CQH certified in Nephrology) has been training hard and it showed recently as he crushed the competition in Lake Placid!
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We are training the team as we roll out our in-office infusion care to provide this needed service to our kidney patients.
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Lindsey, Craig, Brianne and Hallie put their bowling skills to the test. Sporting custom "Doc embroidered" bowling shirts the "Kidneys to Spare" team represented.
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Even in challenging times it's important to keep your skills and certifications up to date. Great job NNH Providers!
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We are all so caught up with PRESSURE (or driving force) that we miss the what life is really all about...FLOW. Alan does a great job helping us understand the relationship of flow and driving force and how it applise to the kidney
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In this episode Alan is back to complete our physiology TRIFECTA by discussing potassium. While talking about water and protons was a total blast on our previous podcasts, Potassium is really Alan's wheelhouse. I really enjoyed this podcast and although I've worked on potassium channels in Alan's lab and I've been in clinical nephrology practice for 20 years now I still walked away with new lessons that will impact how I practice medicine. If you love potassium you will love this podcast!! Enjoy (don't forget to like and subscribe to THL)
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In this episode I have Dr. Alan Segal back to teach (and excite) us about the topic of Acid-Base balance. This topic can be one of the most daunting but Alan guides us through all of the disorders and an sensible approach to diagnosing them. Enjoy the "emia's" and "oses" of Acid-Base balance.
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In this episode I speak with my nephrology mentor Dr. Alan Segal. We focused this discussion on the topic of TONICITY disorders and understanding the physiology of water homeostasis in health and disease.
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Listen to this Interview with Dr. Hurwitz about kidneys, nutrition, music and LIFE!
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NNH has acquired an ActivePure portable device to provide air and surface purification. This system is highly effective at destroying SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection.
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Our very own Matt Cook, PA lives for the winter and it showed during a recent 10K race in Lake Placid.
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Dr. Hurwitz along with Matt Cook, PA and Giancarlo Ventre have submitted an abstract on the use of Robotic Televisits in our Etown dialysis center.
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We are opening our doors to patients starting on July 6th. Please wear your mask and follow our 3-step entry process for your safety!
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Our main office at 52 Tom Miller Rd is closed for routine clinic visits as we focus on the care of our hospitalized patients and dialysis patients. Thank you for bearing with us during these challenging times.
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The ability to monitor the patient’s condition remotely not only enhances the quality of care, it also improves clinical efficiency. And, it can substantially reduce healthcare costs.
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We are working hard to improve your access to our providers. Using HIPAA secure video conferencing we can connect with you and provide high quality kidney care. Call our office to schedule your Tele-visit.
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Christmas party in Queensbury with an amazing work family!
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Giving back to our community is one of our guiding principals.
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Thanks George Miller for the excellent BLS refresher course!
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I'm not sure who's idea it was for our 'Board Games' theme but it was a hit!
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We are very excited about all new Fresenius 2008T BlueStar dialysis machines at HKF renal center.
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Nephrologists of the north country are updating the continuous renal replacement program at CVPH using NxStage system one machines.
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It was a great night welcoming Kathleen Baldwin, NP (and her husband Bill) to our community and practice. Coworkers, friends and family helped us celebrate.
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Kidney clinics are open for service with Matt Cook, PA and Paul El Azoury, MD.
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We are very excited about the addition of Kathleen T. Baldwin, CRNP to our NNH team. She will be seeing patients in our office, dialysis facilities and hospitals starting in March of 2019.
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Get your emoji on with NNH!! We worked hard "crafting" our hand-drawn emoji shirts...
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NNH would like to thank Dr. Macaulay for being our FIRST family practice resident to join us for a nephrology elective month.
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We love giving back to the community by taking a day to help at JCEO locally.
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Let's just say our NNH team can bowl. These kind ladies do not hold back when it comes to bowling strikes!!
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On Aug. 21, 2017, skies darkened from Oregon to South Carolina in the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast across the United States in 99 years.
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Our Kidney Education class is back in full swing. We provide this 2 hour course every 2 to 3 months to patients with advanced kidney disease and their families. Click Here to learn more.
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We are very excited about our new "kidney health" center at 52 Tom Miller Road. This building provides all the space we need to help people with all forms of kidney disease. We focus on education, nutrition and medical management of our patients.
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Respecting Choices® (RC) is an internationally recognized, evidence-based system for person-centered decision making that transforms the healthcare culture by honoring an individual’s goals and values. Our NNH team is certified!
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