LiveSmart: You Are What You Eat
Researchers and medical professionals have long suspected the types of food Americans eat play a role in the rising number of individuals battling obesity and diabetes. New scientific evidence explains why. [...]
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LiveSmart: Chest Pain – Know the Signs, Know What to Do!
When chest pain strikes, would you know what to do and where to go? When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise -- CALL 9-1-1! [...]
LiveSmart: Shaking the Sodium Habit
If the majority of your food is highly processed, from a restaurant, fast food outlet, or deli counter, you are likely swimming in a sea of sodium. Make today the day you start to shake the sodium habit! [...]
SPHP Hospitals Go Red For Women’s Heart Health
Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals will be among 35 Capital Region buildings to be illuminated in red in February, in support of American Heart Month. [...]
LiveSmart: When Identifying Stroke, it is Critical to Act F.A.S.T.
Strokes occur either when a blood clot or sudden bleeding cuts off the flow of oxygen to part of the brain. The sooner you get to an Emergency Department, the more treatment options are available. That is why, when someone suffers a stroke, you must act FAST! [...]
Lori Santos Named Vice President, Acute Care Finance for St. Peter’s Health Partners
Longtime finance leader Lori Santos has been named vice president for acute care finance at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The appointment is effective January 15, 2017. [...]
Emergency Management Team Runs Successful Ebola Drills in December
St. Peter’s Health Partners conducted a series of Ebola drills throughout December at its four acute care hospitals. The emergency management teams at Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals coordinated the drills at their respective locations. [...]
Times Union: Women in Health Care – Meet Virginia Golden
The Times Union’s Women@Work magazine published a profile story on Virginia Golden, chief executive officer of St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Memorial Hospital, [...]
CBS 6 News: Deadly Household Products Can Poison Your Child
Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency services for Albany Memorial, Samaritan and St. Mary's hospitals, warns about the dangers of common household products to children, including products you use every day! [...]
Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases
Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region. [...]
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