July 2016 - Page 2 of 3 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

NewsChannel 13: Kids and Gun Safety in the Home

July 21, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The availability of handguns in settings where children live and play has led to a devastating toll in human lives in the United States – every two hours a child is killed with a gun, either in a homicide, a suicide, or as a result of an unintentional injury.

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LiveSmart: SPHP and Capital Roots Collaborate for Healthy Communities

July 20, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The New York State Department of Health recently awarded St. Peter’s Health Partners and Capital Roots two grants to work collaboratively to advance multiple health initiatives across the Capital Region.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It's About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter's Hospital Campus.

Weight Loss Surgery is Topic of July 28 Seminar

July 15, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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SPHP offers the 7-week "The Butt Stops Here" program to help smokers quit and reduce their risk of dying from a smoking-related illness.

Quit Smoking Today With “The Butt Stops Here” Program

July 14, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Quitting is the single best thing a smoker can do to improve their health and reduce the risk of dying from a smoking-related illness. SPHP offers the 7-week “The Butt Stops Here” program to help smokers quit.

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Beloved St. Peter's Hospital volunteer Mary Margaret Tremblay, who logged 12,000 hours of dedicated service over the past 19 years, passed away this week.

In Memoriam: Beloved St. Peter’s Hospital Volunteer Passes Away

July 14, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Beloved St. Peter’s Hospital volunteer Mary Margaret Tremblay, who logged nearly 12,000 hours of dedicated service over the past 19 years, passed away this week.

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LiveSmart: Bone Density Scan – When is the Right Time?

July 13, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

It is estimated as many as 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass. A good way to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan. But what test is best, and where should you go? LiveSmart takes a look.

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News 10: “Just Walk With A Doc” Offers Exercise and Heart Health Answers

July 9, 2016 Angela Yu

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals offer a monthly “Walk With a Doc” program where you can join two cardiologists for a one-mile walk and ask questions.

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olleagues from St. Peter's Health Partners joined Governor Andrew Cuomo at the New York State Executive Mansion on Friday, July 8, to support the 2016 Breast Cancer Ride.

Colleagues Support Governor’s 2016 Breast Cancer Ride

July 8, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Colleagues from St. Peter’s Health Partners joined Governor Andrew Cuomo at the New York State Executive Mansion to support the 2016 Breast Cancer Ride.

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NewsChannel 13: Walking Your Way to Heart Health

July 7, 2016 Angela Yu

Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, talks with WNYT about all the health benefits of walking, including improving your heart health.

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LiveSmart: Bicycling Fun – Proper Fit and Gear Make a Difference

July 6, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

With the arrival of the warmer weather, many people turn to their bicycles for exercise. But, before you even think about pedaling off, you need to make sure you have a bike helmet.

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