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Colleagues Show Support on National Wear Red Day
On February 2, St. Peter’s Health Partners colleagues participated in National Wear Red Day to show support and raise awareness for the impact of heart disease and stroke on women.
Year: 2018
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St. Peter’s Internal and Family Medicine Welcomes Angela Arnouk
Certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner Angela Arnouk has joined St. Peter’s Internal and Family Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Wintertime Can Wreak Havoc on Your Voice
Between the whipping winds outside, plus the heat in your home, at work, and in your car, winter can have a pronounced drying effect on your vocal cords. Dry vocal cords can become raspy, strained and take extra effort to vibrate when you speak.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Raises Awareness with AHA’s “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Program
In celebration of American Heart Month, handmade red hats will be distributed to parents of babies born in February at St. Peter’s Hospital. The program aims to raise awareness about congenital heart defects.
Upcoming Events
Free Varicose Vein Screenings on Feb. 8 and 26 in Saratoga
The Spa Vein Center will offer free varicose vein screenings from 4-6 p.m. on February 8 and February 26 at 6 Care Lane in Saratoga Springs. Dr. Stephen J. Dempsey, medical director of Spa Vein Center, will perform the screenings.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 21 Seminar To Discuss Hip and Knee Pain
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Hip and Knee: Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 20 Seminar to Discuss “Cardiovascular Disease: Awareness and Prevention”
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Cardiovascular Disease: Awareness and Prevention” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy.
Upcoming Events
“Walk With A Doc” in Troy on February 10
Offered every month by Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, “Walk With a Doc” is a heart-healthy program featuring a walk with an area cardiologist. The next walk is at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, in Troy.
News
Know An Exceptional Youth Volunteer? Nominate Him/Her for 2018’s “13 Kids Who Care”!
Do you work with or know an exceptional young person who is an active volunteer? St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13, and the Times Union want to hear from you, as we are looking for nominations for this year’s “13 Kids Who Care”!
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WRGB Channel 6: Another Record Week for Flu Cases
St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman spoke to WRGB recently about this year’s extremely active flu season.