Month: May 2015

News

Albany Memorial Recognized With Stroke Silver Plus Award

May 26, 2015 Angela Yu

Albany Memorial Hospital – an affiliate of St. Peter’s Health Partners, the region’s largest health system – has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Albany Memorial’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive the Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award, hospitals must achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to GWTG-stroke achievement indicators, and 75 percent or higher compliance with five or more GWTG-stroke quality measures for 12 consecutive months to improve quality of patient care and outcomes. GWTG quality measures are designed to help hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. They focus on appropriate use of guideline-based care for stroke patients, including aggressive use of medications such as clot-busting and anti-clotting drugs, blood thinners and cholesterol-reducing drugs, preventive action for deep vein thrombosis and smoking cessation counseling. […]

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Times Union: 15 Medical Advances Happening Here. Now.

May 26, 2015 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union published a story today detailing some of the newest developments, initiatives, and programs, at St. Peter’s Health Partners hospitals and other hospitals in the Capital Region. Among the technologies profiled were the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, SpyGlass DS Direct Visualization System, and Medtronic O-arm Surgical Imaging System at St. Peter’s Hospital, along with the ReWalk Exoskeleton Robotic Suit at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. From the story: “Robotic surgery is really a revolutionary change in surgery,” says Dr. Patrick Timmins, gynecologic oncologist. “It’s allowed us to fix surgeries that could only be done the old-fashioned way: with big incisions.” Click here to see the full story.

Upcoming Events

CRDEC To Offer Program on Oral Health and Diabetes on June 4

May 26, 2015 Angela Yu

Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care, a joint service of St. Peter’s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine, will offer an educational program about oral health and diabetes titled “Your Mouth Matters,” from 2 – 3 p.m. on on Thursday, June 4, at the Massry Center on 147 Hoosick St. in Troy. The program will detail how individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk for oral health problems including serious gum disease, and how blood glucose levels may affect your teeth and gums. Participants will learn about important tips in maintaining good oral health. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 888-941-4009.

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“Laughter is the Best Medicine” Event on June 5 To Honor Cancer Survivors

May 20, 2015 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, and Women’s Cancer Care Associates will host a free event to honor cancer survivors. The organizations are inviting the public to attend the “Laughter is the Best Medicine” celebration from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, in the Mercy Auditorium at 310 S. Manning Blvd. in Albany. The celebration will feature raffles, free gifts, music, and light refreshments. Cancer survivors who attend will receive a free t-shirt and headband.

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Time Warner Cable News: Could Your Child Benefit by Taking a Vitamin or Supplement?

May 20, 2015 Angela Yu

Understanding the ABC’s of vitamins can be confusing, especially when it comes to giving them to your children. Dr. Janice Pride-Boone, a pediatrician with St. Mary’s Clifton Park Pediatric Center, spoke to Time Warner Cable News about this topic. From the report: According to Pediatrician Dr. Janice Pride-Boone, if kids eat a variety of foods, five servings of fruits and vegetables, there’s no need to take a vitamin. However, many kids don’t even come close to eating what they need. She warns parents to be aware of the lack vitamins, specifically vitamin D. “Many children are vitamin D deficient, particularly children who are breast-fed for that first year, you need vitamin D, so you need supplements,” said Pride-Boone. Click here to see the full story.