Wellness
LiveSmart: Exercise Key to Healthy, Happy Brain
Exercise boosts brain power. It also increases oxygen to the brain, which promotes the growth of brain tissue and tiny vessels that keep our thinking sharp.
Year: 2015
News
Norman Dascher Appointed to American Hospital Association Regional Advisory Board
Norman Dascher, CEO of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, and vice president of Acute Care Troy at SPHP, has been appointed to the American Hospitals Association’s Regional Advisory Board 2.
News
Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals to Offer “Trunk or Treat” Safe Halloween’s Eve Activities for Children
Staff from Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals will hold a “Trunk and Treat” event offering children a safe place to trick or treat on Halloween Eve.
Upcoming Events
Free Program To Discuss Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care will hold a free program, titled “The Holiday Rush Is On: Manage Your Diabetes Through the Holidays,” on Nov. 5 in Troy and Nov. 10 in Albany.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Be Prepared for Health Insurance Open Enrollment
When comparing and choosing insurance coverage, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Consumers have a lot of choices; a navigator can help explain them.
Wellness
LiveSmart: 3D Mammography Another Tool in Battle Against Breast Cancer
3-D mammography offers greater diagnostic accuracy, as radiologists can scroll through layers of breast tissue to rule out issues and identify cancers.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Feeding Kids Peanut Products Could Avoid Future Allergies
For years, parents of babies at risk of developing a peanut allergy were told they should avoid peanuts. Medical experts are reconsidering that approach.
Upcoming Events
St. Peter’s Hospital To Host Seminar on Shoulder Pain
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will host a free seminar on shoulder joint pain and treatment options for patients who have experienced rotary cuff tears, shoulder replacements, or shoulder reversals. The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Keep it Clean — Exercise Proper Hand Washing
You count on your hands every day to do your dirty – as well as your clean – work. In between the dirty and the clean it’s important to wash your hands.
Upcoming Events
Presentation To Focus on Joint Pain and Treatment Options
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.