Adirondack Health Institute

05/30/2026

There's still time to register for the Leadership Essentials Training Series!

This three-part series will help managers strengthen communication, navigate change, understand perspectives, and build accountability within their teams using practical, interactive strategies and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles® model.

Register for June 5: https://bit.ly/4wy06Cw
Register for August 18: https://bit.ly/4nwinvG
Register for October 20: https://bit.ly/4df9Sly

Questions? Contact Kelly Owens at kowens@hmahec.org.

05/29/2026

Struggling to access mental health or substance use treatment? Need help making sure your health insurance covers what you need?

CHAMP, the Community Health Access to Addiction & Mental Healthcare Project, offers FREE assistance to all New Yorkers, regardless of age or insurance status.

Call AHI’s CHAMP specialists at 1-866-872-3740 or learn more at https://champny.org/.

05/29/2026

Our EASE and Health Home teams are excited to join the 2nd Annual Intergenerational Bingo tomorrow hosted by Tri-County United Way!

Stop by for an afternoon of family fun, prizes, crafts, vendors, and more, all supporting meaningful connections between local seniors, youth, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations.

The Idle Hour Club, Fort Edward
Saturday, May 30 | 2:00 - 5:00PM

We hope to see you there!

05/29/2026

Our Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) team will be at the 16th Annual Rhubarb Festival today from 3:00 - 6:00PM!

Stop by the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers' Market and while you're there, stop by to learn about our free insurance enrollment assistance!

05/28/2026

There's still time to register for the second annual North Country Rural Resources Expo!

This free event brings together health professionals and community partners to connect, share resources, and explore opportunities to collaborate across our rural region.

Register here: https://ncrr.eventbrite.com/

05/27/2026

Struggling to access mental health or substance use treatment? Need help making sure your health insurance covers what you need?

CHAMP, the Community Health Access to Addiction & Mental Healthcare Project, offers FREE assistance to all New Yorkers, regardless of age or insurance status.

Call AHI’s CHAMP specialists at 1-866-872-3740 or learn more at https://champny.org/.

05/27/2026

Need help with your health insurance application?

AHI’s Certified Enrollment Assistors offer free, step-by-step support. Call 1.866.872.3740 or get started online: https://ahihealth.org/ease-contact-form.

05/24/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

While we're away, visit www.ahihealth.org for information, resources, and support.

05/21/2026

Beginning January 1, 2027, new federal work requirements may affect some adults enrolled in Medicaid. Those required to comply must complete 80 hours/month of approved activities - such as work, school, job training, or volunteering - or meet a minimum income threshold to maintain coverage.

Many people will be exempt, including children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with disabilities or certain health conditions, caregivers, and those already meeting requirements through SNAP or TANF.

No action is needed right now, but Medicaid enrollees should make sure their contact information is up to date to receive important coverage notices.

Learn more at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/stay-covered or call 1-855-355-5777.

What's New?Starting January 1, 2027, some people who have Medicaid coverage will need to show they are working, going to school, helping out in the community, or participating in job training to keep their health coverage. This is a new federal rule from the government called Work Requirements for M...