August 2016 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Back to School — Are Your Kids Vaccinated?

August 31, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Labor Day means most schools are back in session next week, so this is your final chance to make sure the students in your life are up to date on their vaccinations before they start.

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Jennifer Ryan, Manager of the Infection & Control Program for St Peter’s Hospital, sat down with Look TV yesterday to discuss Zika virus - what it is, symptoms, and preventative measures.

Look TV: Zika Virus

August 30, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Jennifer Ryan, Manager of the Infection & Control Program for St Peter’s Hospital, sat down with Look TV yesterday to discuss Zika virus – what it is, symptoms, and preventative measures.

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Troy Record: Officials Looking to Clarify Consolidation Changes at Troy Hospitals

August 30, 2016 Angela Yu

Norman Dascher, chief executive officer of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, speaks with the Troy Record about the accelerated consolidation of the two facilities as part of its Troy Master Facilities Plan.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader

August 26, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

The pulmonary rehabilitation program at St. Peter’s Hospital has achieved a three-year certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

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In Memoriam: St. Peter’s Hospital “Nurse of Excellence” Passes Away

August 25, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Dorese Doherty, RN, a beloved member of the St. Peter’s Family Health Center staff since 2006, who was honored in May with the prestigious St. Peter’s “Nurse of Excellence” award for 2016, recently passed away.

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LiveSmart: Preparation Key to Maintaining Good Health in College

August 24, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

For most parents, sending their child off to college fills them with a mixture of pride and worry – how will they do without you right by their side? A good place to start is to pack the student a well-stocked first-aid kit.

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Dr. Benjamin Laser has joined St. Peter's Radiation Oncology in Troy. Board-certified, he will practice radiation oncology.

Dr. Benjamin Laser Joins St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology

August 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Benjamin Laser has joined St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology in Troy, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified, he will practice radiation oncology.

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Dawne Parker, FNP-C, has joined Clifton Park Family Practice. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, she will practice primary care.

Clifton Park Family Practice Welcomes Dawne Parker

August 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Dawne Parker, FNP-C, has joined Clifton Park Family Practice, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, she will practice primary care.

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Dr. Ken Schwartz will join St. Peter’s Primary Care in November, when the practice opens its new location at 377 Church St. in Saratoga Springs.

Dr. Ken Schwartz To Join St. Peter’s Primary Care

August 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Ken Schwartz will join Dr. James J. Murray at St. Peter’s Primary Care in November, when the practice opens its new location at 377 Church St. in Saratoga Springs.

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Jennifer DeWolf, FNP, has joined Capital Region Family Health Care. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, she will practice primary care with a focus on women's health.

Capital Region Family Health Care Welcomes Jennifer DeWolf

August 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Jennifer DeWolf, FNP, has joined Capital Region Family Health Care. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, she will practice primary care with a focus on women’s health.

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