SPHP in the News
Times Union: It’s An Honor – St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital of Troy received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
Month: June 2016
News
13 Kids Who Care: Benjamin Colley
St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13 and the Times Union have once again teamed up to “uncover” and honor youth in the Capital Region whose volunteer work touches the lives of our residents and improves the quality of life in this area. The program, “13 Kids Who Care,” is now in its 18th year of recognizing truly exceptional kids who cast a bright light on our future. Meet Benjamin Colley, an 11th grader at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. Ben’s volunteer efforts with the Boy Scouts of America truly set him apart as a “kid who cares.” Click HERE to see Ben’s story.
Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Hospital OR Manager Helen Krajick Honored with Patriot Award
Helen Krajick, manager of the operating room at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Thanks Staff at Annual Picnic
St. Peter’s Hospital held an employee appreciation picnic on May 31, a warm spring day with bright blue skies and lots of sunshine. The annual picnic is a way for hospital leadership to thank staff for all that they do every day to provide quality care and services to our communities.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Protect Yourself From the Sun — Slip, Slap, Slop!
People at highest risk for skin cancer include those with red or blonde hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, pale complexion, and/or a family history of skin cancer, especially melanoma. But everyone should think about sun safety — remember to slip, slap, slop this summer!
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Congressman Paul Tonko Visits SPARC to Discuss Opioid Addiction
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko visited St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center in Cohoes last month to hear from providers and patients about their experiences with opioid addiction and its treatment.