2019 - Page 39 of 52 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

SPHP Celebrates National Volunteer Week

April 8, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, April 7–13, St. Peter’s Health Partners would like to say “thank you!” to the 750-plus individuals who selflessly donate their time to our organization.

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Cancer Caregiver Support Group

April 5, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners Cancer Care Center’s caregiver support group is free and open to all individuals caring for someone with cancer.

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Cancer Care Patient Support Group

April 5, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners offers a cancer care support group is open to patients with all types and all stages of cancer.

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WMHT: HEADLINE – Postpartum Depression

April 4, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

WMHT featured Margaret Priola, a certified nurse midwife with St. Peter’s Family Health Center, in its HEADLINE series on postpartum depression. Priola spoke about the challenges in screening for this type of depression and the importance of raising awareness for it.

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Cardiovascular Disease: Man or Woman – What’s the Difference?

April 4, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

Cardiothoracic surgeon Marek Polomsky, M.D., will be the distinguised speaker at a free educational seminar on April 16 titled, “Cardiovascular Disease: Man or Woman – What’s the Difference?”

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“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to Fight Against Sexual Assault

April 4, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at St. Peter’s Health Partners will host the 12th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” from 10a.m. to 12p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Riverfront Park in Troy.

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LiveSmart: Minimally Invasive POEM Procedure – Restoring Patients’ Ability to Swallow

April 4, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

POEM is an incisionless, endoscopic procedure that offers patients the ability to swallow again without the risks and recovery from a major surgery.

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LiveSmart: Swallowing Issues? Get the Correct Diagnosis

April 4, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Persistent difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia, could be a sign of a serious medical condition and warrants a trip to your doctor.

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Albany Business Review: St. Peter’s Acquires Practice to Meet Growing Demand for Midwives

April 4, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

The Albany Business Review published an article on St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates’ recent acquisition of Capital Region Midwifery.

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13 Kids Who Care: Katie Hemsley

April 3, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Meet Katie Hemsley, an 11th grader at Amsterdam High School, and a member of the 2019 class of “13 Kids Who Care.”

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