Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association, Inc.

01/08/2026

Dental financial assistance for basic dental care is available to permanent residents of the Saranac Lake Central School District that do not have Medicaid, Fidelis or other dental insurance coverage. A small, limited amount of emergency assistance is available for those with Medicaid and Fidelis experiencing severe pain and/or swelling. All applicants must have a financial need. Please contact the office at
518-891-0910 for more information or an application.

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12/03/2025

The business office will be closed December 4 - December 12. Nursing services will be active. You may leave a message at the office and someone will return your call.

05/23/2025

Graduating Seniors in the New Visions Health Program through the Franklin, Essex, Hamilton BOCES can apply for a scholarship if continuing their education in a health related field.
https://saranaclakevha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/New-Vision-Health-Careers-Application-2025.pdf

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05/22/2025

2025 2026 Board of Directors: Back row left to right: Bob White, Wayne Newman, Mark Simkins, Dave Mader, Ray Scollin. Middle left to right: Wilhelmina Sheridan, Craig Stevens, Carol Urquhart, Jennifer Balog, Roger Neill. Front row left to right, Rich Loeber (2017-2024), David Johnson, Peggy Wiltberger, Sue Rice and Jamie Whidden.

05/02/2025

We are so very grateful to Adirondack Foundation for the Generous Acts Grant!

04/24/2025

We are truly grateful to Stewart's Shops for their recent donation in support of our dental care program!

10/25/2024

Sincerely grateful for the grant receipt from the Hope for Youth Fund at Adirondack Foundation in support of our community programs!

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10/02/2024

A kind and gentle man. His personality and devotion to the community will be missed.

George Spicer Cook was born on Aug. 6, 1945, the same day the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, as he liked to tell, and his life was one of adventure and love. He died peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 23, 2024, fulfilling his wish to “die like a doctor” and was surrounded by his […]

08/29/2024

A big thank you to Stewart's Shops for the grant award in support of the elementary school dental hygiene program! A unique program in NYS providing oral exams, dental health education, sealants & fluoride treatment to over 500 students annually sponsored by the Saranac Lake Health Association.

08/07/2024

A friend and colleague. Dick served as the Treasurer of the Board of the Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association from May, 2003 - October, 2019. Our sympathy to his family and friends.

Richard “Dick” Fisk Kibben, 88, died on July 29, 2024, with his family at his side in his Florida home after a brief illness. Born on May 10, 1936, in

07/15/2024

Thank you to the Keet Family Fund at the Adirondack Foundation for the very generous grant! We truly appreciate your support of our community programs!

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05/07/2024

Thank you Stewarts'Shops and Emelie and Erik Lamb Legacy Fund at ADK Foundation for the Generous Acts grant to equip our Registered Nurse with Management Tools!