2017 – Page 33 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

13 Kids Who Care: Brigid Mack

March 7, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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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.

“The Butt Stops Here” Helps Get Smokers on the Path to Quitting

March 6, 2017 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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No-Cost Screenings for Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Available in Troy on March 15

March 6, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties will offer free cancer screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer for individuals without health insurance on March 15 at The Massry Center in Troy.

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A pair of grants totaling nearly $95,000 will give more than 1,000 at-risk youth in the Capital Region an opportunity to participate in a free after-school soccer program.

New Grants Bring “Soccer for Success” Program to Capital Region Kids

March 6, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

A $61,000 gift from St. Peter’s Health Partners will help give more than 1,000 at-risk youth in the Capital Region an opportunity to participate in a free after-school soccer program.

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Behind the Scenes: Ekso Bionics Video Crew Captures Patient Progress at Sunnyview

March 2, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital recently hosted a crew gathering footage for a film on the therapeutic benefits of the Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton System.

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Dr. Harry Lindman Joins St. Peter’s Primary Care in Saratoga Springs

March 2, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Harry Lindman has joined St. Peter’s Primary Care – Saratoga, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in family medicine, he will practice primary care.

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LiveSmart: Adding Whole Grains to Your Diet is a Smart, Delicious Decision

March 1, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

March is National Nutrition Month, which makes it the perfect time to highlight the importance of whole grains!

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The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) is a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Breast Center at St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Full Accreditation from NAPBC

March 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

A breast center that achieves this accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.

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Dr. Mehul Trivedi To Discuss Bariatric Surgery at March 9 Seminar

March 1, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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Free Seminar on March 8 To Discuss Joint Pain and Treatment Options

February 28, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.

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