Clayton hosts two-day New York rural health symposium
A two-day New York State Rural Health Symposium is being held at the Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, with discussions focused on health care challenges in rural communities.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The 2026 New York State Rural Health Symposium is being held this week at the Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton. The two-day event brings health care leaders together to discuss rural health care needs, including emergency medical services, senior care and mental health services.
Organizers reported 214 attendees on the event’s first day. The symposium is scheduled to continue at the hotel on Friday.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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