Inside SPHP
Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Heather Riordan
Heather Riordan, NP, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.
Year: 2018
Wellness
LiveSmart: Bone Marrow Diseases
When a physician refers to cancers of the blood, he or she is talking about a group of cancers that originate in bone marrow.
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WTEN: Domestic Violence Awareness: Your Old Cellphone Could Save Someone’s Life
Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the sexual assault and crime victims’ assistance program at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the importance of programs like the Stillwater Police Department’s cellphone collection for domestic violence victims.
News
Dr. Reed Discusses Health Care, Economy with Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett joined St. Peter’s Health Partners President and CEO James Reed, M.D., for a live-streaming event on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. The discussion took place in Omaha.
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WMHT AHA! A House for Arts: Art Therapy
WMHT’s AHA! A House for Arts featured St. Peter’s Addiction and Recovery Center in Guilderland, where therapists use art therapy as a way to help patients better understand themselves and their addiction.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Diagnosis Osteoporosis – When is the Time Right for a Bone Density Scan?
If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly, acting as a “silent” disease until a bone fractures. The “gold standard” method to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan.
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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Trio of Breast Cancer Survivors on Lifesaving Mission
Three members of the SPHP Wellness Committee have been treated for breast cancer. They share their stories and advice for other women with WNYT’s Benita Zahn.
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Times Union: She Comforted People With Heroin Addiction, and People in Pain
The Times Union published an article on the life and passing of Mary Femia. Femia was a certified addictions registered nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital for many years. She passed away Oct. 7 following a long battle with cancer.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at November 1 Seminar
Dr. Mehul Trivedi of St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” on Thursday, November 1.
Upcoming Events
Sunnyview Therapy Services to Hold Open House on Oct. 30
On October 30, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, a member of St. Peter’s Health Partners, will host an open house for its newest outpatient physical therapy practice location.