Hosting two programs this week

Hosting Mountain Lake Journal

You'll see me as the anchor of Mountain Lake Journal this week, filling in for Thom Hallock. The roundtable discussion focuses on economic development in the North Country of New York State. My guests include Garry Douglas of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and Tony Collins, President of Clarkson University. They are the co-chairs of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, an organization that is competing with nine other regions of New York for up to 200 million dollars in state aid. You will find more information, and places to submit your own ideas and opinions at www.northcountryopenforbusiness.com

SPOTLIGHT - Robotic Surgery

Robotic-Assisted Surgery is a relatively new technology at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, New York. As it grows in usage, people who have not experienced it wonder just how much of the "human touch" of the surgeon gets directly involved in the operation.

I enjoyed working on this story, as it was the first time CVPH had allowed cameras in the operating room to let viewers witness this technology in action. We found a willing patient who allowed us to record her hysterectomy, and she also gave us a great interview.

Dr. Dane Larsen, pictured with me, will speak about robotic surgery at "Girls Night Out" on Tuesday, October 11. "Girls Night Out" is a relaxing evening of entertainment and education, with an emphasis on healthy living. It is one way CVPH commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For tickets and times of the "Girls Night Out" programs, head to the CVPH website: www.cvph.org

You may see the story on the Spotlight segment of Mountain Lake Journal Extra, Thursday at 8:30pm, on Mountain Lake PBS. It repeats Friday at 6am and 12:30pm, Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 10:30am.