In an effort to ensure veterans and active-duty soldiers receive the care they deserve, Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, is teaming up with Alexandria Bay’s River Hospital to highlight treatment programs for post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety related disorders.
The open house, which will highlight the River Community Wellness Program, will run from 9 to 11am at the River Community Wellness Program building (adjacent to River Hospital), 4 Fuller St, Alexandria Bay, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
“It’s important for us to do everything we can to ensure veterans and soldiers who are returning from active-duty have high-quality support systems here at home,” Russell said. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Veterans Day than by helping the brave men and women who keep us safe find the services they need to live full lives in our communities.”
“Since 2013 we have been honored to serve our Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division for treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress,” River Hospital CEO Ben Moore, III, said. “We are equally proud to now have the opportunity to serve our Veterans in Northern New York. We are particularly grateful to Assemblywoman Russell for the opportunity to inform the Veteran community on Veterans Day of these services. We feel that extending our services to the Veteran community is a fitting way to honor them for their sacrifice.”
To learn more about the River Community Wellness Program log on to www.riverhospital.org.
Immediately following the open house Russell is encouraging people to join her at the Alexandria Bay Veterans Day Parade hosted by the American Legion downtown.
The parade starts at 11 and will feature speakers from the Air Force and Coast Guard at a closing ceremony at the American Legion post, 9 Rock Street.