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LiveSmart: Advance Directives for Your Care – Start the Conversation

September 8, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Advance Care Planning is more than just a document. It starts with thinking about your values and experiences and identifying what is important to you, especially concerning end-of-life decisions.

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LiveSmart: Know Where to Go this Labor Day Weekend if You Need Care

September 1, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

In advance of Labor Day, emergency departments are bracing for an expected influx of cases. St. Peter’s can help you determine if you need care at the ED, urgent care, or with your primary care physician.

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LiveSmart: Unplug, Prepare Now for Better Sleep this School Year

August 25, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

There are only a couple weeks left before all the local school districts are back in session, so getting kids back on their sleep cycle starts NOW!

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LiveSmart: Off to College – Helping Students Maintain Good Physical and Mental Health

August 17, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Labor Day is approaching and for college students, that means it’s back to school time. This week’s LiveSmart article in the Times Union shares a check-list of important items for students to pack before they head off to campus.

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LiveSmart: Latest COVID Surge Means Longer Wait Times in Local Emergency Departments

July 22, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Capital Region physician leaders are alerting the public about longer wait times in the region’s Emergency Departments.

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LiveSmart: LSVT Big – Specialized Parkinson’s Therapy Improves Mobility

June 30, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

For many individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, physical therapy is crucial to moving well and for longer periods of time. The groundbreaking LSVT BIG approach can make a huge difference.

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LiveSmart: Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading This Summer

June 22, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

On average, kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer. Learn how to close the gap with a focus on reading playing a role in summertime fun.

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