Wellness
LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks
The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks.
Month: August 2015
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Parking garage opens at Samaritan Hospital
NewsChannel 13 aired a segment about the opening of the new parking garage at Samaritan Hospital. Watch the video here.
SPHP in the News
News 10: Ribbon cut for Samaritan Hospital parking garage
News 10 posted a story about the new parking garage opening at the Samaritan Hospital campus in Troy. See the full story here.
News
St. Peter’s Health Partners Opens New $10 Million Parking Garage on Samaritan Hospital Campus
St. Peter’s Health Partners opens its new $10 Million, 570-car parking garage on the Samaritan Hospital campus, as part of its $99 million Troy Master Facilities Plan.
SPHP in the News
NYS Office for the Aging: Aging and You – Older Driver Safety
Donna Stressel, driver rehabilitation services program manager at Sunnyview, discusses what can impact senior driving safety with the New York State Office for the Aging.
SPHP in the News
Daily Gazette: Getting Into the Hydration Habit
Staying hydrated, especially during the summer months, can be tough. A recent article in The Daily Gazette offers some tips.
Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Breast Surgery Welcomes New Provider
Gabriel J. Kaufman, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Breast Surgery in Albany. He will practice breast surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic surgery.
Upcoming Events
Free Program To Discuss Diabetes and Depression
Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational program about diabetes and depression on September 3 and September 8.
Upcoming Events
SPHPMA To Hold Job Fair on Aug. 25
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates will host a job fair to recruit experienced licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and medical assistants. The job fair will be held from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at 425 New Scotland Ave. in Albany. St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for multiple positions for locations throughout the Capital Region. Walk-ins are welcome, and there is no need to pre-register for the job fair. If you have questions or need additional information, please call 518-525-6999.
News
Beverwyck Residents Enjoy Performance by Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians
Residents of The Eddy’s Beverwyck retirement community were treated to a special in-house concert by several members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The event was co-sponsored by St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Northeast Health Foundation and The Capital District Community Foundation.