April 2018 - Page 5 of 6 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Times Union: Capital Region Coalition Forms to Fight Growing Opioid Epidemic

April 12, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published a story about a new region-wide consortium launching this week aimed at addressing the growing opioid epidemic. St. Peter’s Health Partners is proud to be a part of the “Prescription for Progress: United Against Opioid addiction” coalition.

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Times Union: Albany Nuns Team with St. Peter’s to Keep Seniors at Home

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union published an article about a new partnership between The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and St. Peter’s Health Partners affiliate Eddy SeniorCare.

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“Sock Out Cancer” Campaign Raising Funds to Assist Cancer Patients

April 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

“Sock Out Cancer” is a nationwide effort to help families dealing with cancer pay for everyday expenses.

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Spectrum News: Raising Awareness About Head and Neck Cancer

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Duncan Savage, of St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center and St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on Spectrum News LIVE at 7 to talk about Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Colleagues Celebrate Springtime with Free Pretzels

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

On Thursday, March 29, St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Memorial Hospital celebrated spring and opening day of baseball with a pretzel giveaway for staff!

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis to Meet on April 25

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will offer a free Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) support group, open to IPF patients, their family members, friends, and caregivers.

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LiveSmart: Holistic Approaches Offer Pathway to Managing Pain

April 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Pain can keep us from realizing our best selves. Holistic, non-pharmacological therapies can recharge, rebalance, and restore our energies before pain can take hold.

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St. Peter’s Hospital was named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the fourth consecutive year, Cancer Care for second consecutive year, and Orthopedics, Bariatric Surgery, and Breast Centers for the first time.

Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Six Specialties

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital was named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the fourth consecutive year, Cancer Care for second consecutive year, and Orthopedics, Bariatric Surgery, and Breast Centers for the first time.

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13 Kids Who Care: Christopher Baker

April 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Meet Christopher Baker, a 9th grader at South Glens Falls High School, and a member of the 2018 class of “13 Kids Who Care.”

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April 24 Seminar to Discuss Leg Pain

April 12, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

On Tuesday, April 24, St Peter’s Health Partners will host a free seminar to discuss leg pain for those living with the risk of vascular and stroke disease.

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