Articles by Robert Webster Jr.

LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers

June 28, 2017

Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind. [...]

LiveSmart: Clear the Air – Say No to Tobacco and e-Cigs

June 21, 2017

In only ten years, e-cigs have grown to a more than $3.5 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Research is still emerging about the specific health risks of e-cig products, but some serious health risks have already been established. [...]

LiveSmart: Make Time for Fitness This Father’s Day!

June 15, 2017

Physical fitness is not just a gift to yourself, but also to your loved ones! For all the dads reading, make this Father’s Day the one where you commit to getting back on track to a healthy and happier you. [...]

Congratulations to the 2017 Class of “13 Kids Who Care”

June 8, 2017

St. Peter’s Health Partners, NewsChannel 13, and the Times Union held the 19th annual “13 Kids Who Care” banquet on June 1 at the New York State Museum to recognize 13 young people whose volunteer efforts make the Capital Region a better place to live. [...]

News 10: Electronic Devices, Poor Posture Leading to “Text Neck”

June 8, 2017

For many people, their smartphone or tablet is the first thing they see when they wake up and the last thing they check before falling asleep. But is all that screen time causing you a literal pain in the neck? [...]

LiveSmart: Think Smart at Post-Graduation Parties

June 7, 2017

June in the Capital Region means high school graduation time, with weekends full of ceremony, laughter and even a few tears. For students and parents alike it is an emotional, memorable time. However, after-parties marred by alcohol and drug use can make the occasion memorable for the wrong reasons. [...]

LiveSmart: Discover the Benefits of Adult Day Services

May 31, 2017

For the caregivers of older individuals, it can be challenging to ensure their loved one is reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. That is where an adult day program can help. [...]

13 Kids Who Care: Ted Nugent Jr.

May 30, 2017

St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13 and the Times Union have once again teamed up to “uncover” and honor youth in the Capital Region whose volunteer work touches the lives of our residents and improves the quality of life in this area. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Honors Exceptional Nurse Cassandra Marshall with DAISY Award

May 24, 2017

St. Peter's Hospital was proud to recognize nurse Cassandra Marshall for exceptional service at its DAISY Awards in May! [...]

Memorial College of Nursing Students Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House

May 24, 2017

Students from the Memorial College of Nursing recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany. [...]

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