SPHP in the News
Times Union: St. Mary’s Hospital Shuts Down Power to Repair Generator
The Times Union reported on a malfunctioning generator at St. Mary’s Hospital during the recent snowstorm.
Year: 2017
SPHP in the News
Ulster Publishing: The Face of Birthing Has Radically Changed
Sandra Michael, MST, BSN, RN, SNT, CLC, the manager of Community Integration and Lactation Services for the Women’s and Children’s Services division at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently interviewed about the hospital’s “Baby-Friendly” initiative.
News
13 Kids Who Care: Kelsey Kittleson
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.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors at Home and On-the-Go
For independent seniors, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy. A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away.
Inside SPHP
SPHP 2016 Brand Campaign Wins Silver “ADDY” Award
For its 2016 brand campaign with the theme “Behind Every Patient There Is A Team,” St. Peter’s Health Partners won top prize in the “Local TV Campaign” category at the Albany Ad Club’s 2017 ADDY Awards.
News
SPHP and Partners “Go Blue” to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Peter’s Health Partners is joining with others to “Go Blue” and raise awareness about the disease and its devastating impact.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Planning for Care After a Hospital Stay is Critical for Seniors
Recovery from an injury or illness, particularly for seniors, can often be a long journey. Family involvement is very important at this stage, as there are a number of considerations when planning post-discharge care.
SPHP in the News
Troy Record: At-Risk Youth Will Have Chance to Participate in Free Soccer Program
The Record published a story about this week’s launch of “Soccer for Success,” a free after-school mentoring program open to all children in the Capital Region. Led by the Troy Boys & Girls Club, the program was made possible by a $61,500 gift from St. Peter’s Health Partners and a $33,500 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation
Inside SPHP
Family Nurse Practitioner Patricia Schwartz Joins St. Peter’s Internal Medicine
Family nurse practitioner Patricia Schwartz has joined St. Peter’s Internal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in family practice, she will practice internal medicine.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Alexandros Karavas To Discuss Cardiac Surgery at Free March 14 Seminar
Dr. Alexandros Karavas will be the distinguished speaker at a free educational seminar, “Cardiac Surgery: A to Z,” at 6 p.m. on March 14 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.