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Third Annual “Trunk or Treat” a Success in Troy
On Friday, October 27, thousands of children and families attended the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at Samaritan Hospital.
Month: October 2017
Upcoming Events
November 27 Event Offers Support, Hope for Alzhiemer’s Caregivers
St. Peter’s Health Partners is inviting caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease of other dementia to attend an event to learn practical strategies for making their caregiving journey easier.
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Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates Fall
On Friday, October 27, Mercy Cares for Kids held their annual Fall Festival. The playground transformed into a seasonally themed sensory play land.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at November 9 Seminar
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Chief of Otolaryngology Elected President of Professional Society
Dr. Gavin Setzen, chief of otolaryngology at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently elected president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and its foundation.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Tips for a Safe, Happy Halloween
Before you head out with your little zombies, princesses, and superheroes this Halloween, a few simple precautions can make sure everyone has a safe and fun time.
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Capital Region Urology Welcomes Dr. Shaheen Rahman
Board certified in adult and pediatric urology, Dr. Rahman will practice general urology services. His professional interests include urological oncology, stone disease, and voiding dysfunction in men and women.
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Dorothy Urschel Honored by YWCA of the Greater Capital Region
Dorothy Urschel, vice president of operations at Albany Memorial Hospital, who leads the cardiac and vascular service line for St. Peter’s Health Partners, received a 2017 Resourceful Woman Award from the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region.
Upcoming Events
“The Butt Stops Here” Helps Get Smokers on the Path to Quitting
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.
Upcoming Events
Free Seminar on November 8 To Discuss Hip and Knee Pain
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Hip and Knee: Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.