November 2016 - Page 2 of 4 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Major General Anthony P. German, commander of the New York Air National Guard, presents Helen Krajick, manager of the operating room at St. Peter’s Hospital, with the Patriot Award in recognition of her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Times Union: To OR Nurse, Workers Are Family

November 22, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Helen Krajick, RN, MS, CNOR, manager of the operating room (OR) at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recognized this summer for her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces. […]

“Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” Topic of Dec. 1 Seminar in Albany

November 22, 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, December 1, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus. […]

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. The students, who are as young as for years old, filled the baskets with candy, puzzle books, warm socks, and other items. Included in each basket was a handmade card with the message: "You are worthy of a beautiful life."

Colonie Head Start Students Donate Baskets to Cancer Care Patients

November 18, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center. Included with several items in each basket was a handmade card with the message: “You are worthy of a beautiful life.” […]

News 10: Combating “Text Neck” – It’s a Real Condition

November 18, 2016 Angela Yu

Dr. Thomas McCormack, of St. Peter’s Spine and Neurosurgery, talks about “text neck,” a condition that affects frequent users of cell phones, tablets and other devices. It can also damage your spine! […]

Acute Care Troy Division Holding Annual Holiday Celebration for Staff

November 18, 2016 Angela Yu

You’re invited to the Acute Care Troy Annual Holiday Celebration! Join Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals as we celebrate the holiday season in style on Friday, December 2, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. […]

St. Peter’s Health Partners Nursing Education Experts Publish Article

November 17, 2016 Angela Yu

Congratulations to Susan Birkhead, Mary-Jane Araldi, and Roni Cummings, from the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing and the Memorial College of Nursing, for their recently published article! […]

NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!

November 16, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED. […]

Month: November 2016