On May 22, St. Peter’s Health Partners held a celebration to recognize members of the “50+ Year Club” – longtime employees who have been with the organization for more than 50 years. Congratulations to these 11 colleagues, and thank you for your incredible service! […]
In its 2018 Heart Surgery Safety Guide, Consumer Reports listed St. Peter’s Hospital among the top five hospitals in the Northeastern United States for outcomes from both heart bypass and aortic valve replacement. […]
E-cigarettes and vaping are rising in use and popularity among youth and young adults. It is important to know these tobacco products contain nicotine and are detrimental to a user’s health. […]
Obesity can have a significant effect on quality of life. For some individuals, weight loss surgery may be the solution to improve their health and overall well-being. St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: Take the First Step.” […]
A new book by SPHP occupational therapist, Lynda Shrager, has been featured in the New York Times. The book, “Age in Place: A Guide to Modifying, Organizing, and Decluttering Mom and Dad’s Home,” is a comprehensive guide designed to help make seniors’ homes safer and easier to navigate. […]
Meet Kimberly Murray, a 12th grader at South Colonie Central High School and a member of the 2018 class of “13 Kids Who Care.” […]
A free CarFit screening can assist elderly drivers in the effort to be road-ready and driving as safely as possible. […]
On April 24, Ryann Fredricks was presented the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing’s “Student Choice Award.” Nursing students described Fredricks as “helpful and willing to teach,” an “excellent role model for the students,” and someone who welcomed students to the floor and is always willing to help out. […]
Spring is here! From backyard barbecues on Memorial Day to outdoor concerts and fireworks, the arrival of spring and summer in upstate New York can be a great time. But there’s a danger that’s painless, odorless, tasteless, invisible and toxic: noise-induced hearing loss. […]
Please join us in Troy on Saturday, June 9, for “Walk With a Doc!” “Walk with A Doc” is a heart-healthy program featuring a walk with an area cardiologist. Offered every month by Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, “Walk With A Doc” provides an opportunity for people to get moving, be active, and think about heart health. A cardiologist leads the walk, enabling participants to ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Walkers may walk any distance they choose, at their own pace, and are joined by a cardiologist and nursing staff. “Walk With A Doc” is free and open to the public. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market. Walkers will meet near the Uncle Sam Statue and proceed to walk through Riverfront Park. Participants will need to sign a liability waiver form prior to walking. The walk begins at 8 a.m. “Walk with a Doc” is a national program, that aims to encourage healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle, in order to improve the health and well-being of the […]
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