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Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care

March 2, 2016

For the second year in a row, St. Peter’s Hospital has received a Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care.

St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care. This marks the second year in a row the hospital has received the two designations. [...]

Parents Welcome Leap Year Babies at St. Peter’s Hospital

February 29, 2016

It is estimated that the odds of bearing the Leap Day birthday honor is around one in 1,461. It is a rare honor, to be sure – St. Peter's is happy that Connor and Evangeline got to celebrate it with us! [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Recognized for Stroke and Heart Failure Care

February 29, 2016

Exterior shot of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York

St. Peter’s Hospital has received "Get With The Guidelines" awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for providing excellent care to stroke and heart failure patients. [...]

23rd Annual Cuisine Magic Fundraiser Highlights “The Magic of Americana”

February 24, 2016

Eddy Visiting Nurse Association will hold “Cuisine Magic 2016,” its 23rd annual culinary grand tasting extravaganza and benefit on Sunday, March 20 at the Albany Marriott. [...]

Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

February 15, 2016

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. [...]

NYS Tobacco Control Partners Meet with Lawmakers on Tobacco

February 9, 2016

Youth advocates and tobacco control program contractors statewide gathered at New York’s capital today to educate lawmakers about the value of New York State Tobacco Control Program (TCP) contractors, including the Center for Health Programs and Promotion at St. Mary’s Hospital. These programs, many funded by the state, are proven to help prevent youth tobacco use, and aid people in quitting, saving lives, and millions of state tax dollars. [...]