Wellness
LiveSmart: Head and Neck Cancer – Know the Signs and Symptoms, Catch it Early
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Like so many cancers, early detection and treatment is critical to better long-term outcomes. […]
Month: April 2021
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Flu nearly non-existent this season, Capital Region doctors say
Dr. Arthur Gran, an infectious disease specialist with Troy Infectious Disease, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, spoke to the Times Union about low influenza rates this year. […]
Inside SPHP
Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates 2021’s “National Week of the Young Child”
Mercy Cares For Kids celebrated “National Week of the Young Child” with a series of fun activities the week of April 19-23, 2021. […]
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Earth Day Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony Held at St. Mary’s Campus
SPHP held a tree planting ceremony on Earth Day honoring frontline workers and all of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. […]
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Health Beat – Esophageal Cancer
Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discussed esophageal cancer during an interview on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Vicarious Trauma – Self-Care and Balance are Critical for Survival
Encouraging self-care for patients, their loved ones and their health care providers is crucial to keeping vicarious trauma at bay. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Reframing Consent – Promoting Mutual Respect, Boundaries and Open Communication
When it comes to personal relationships, dating and discussing sexual activity, consent is crucial. […]
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Prevention Key to Avoiding Tick Bites
Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Diseases, appeared on WNYT/NewsChannel 13 to discuss tick-borne diseases, the most common being Lyme Disease. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: National Healthcare Decisions Day – Take the Time, Start the Conversation
While most of us don’t want to think about becoming very sick or find it hard to talk about the end of life, conversations about advanced care planing can avoid confusion in the future. […]
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Carrie Hogan Named an Empire Whole Health Hero
Carrie Hogan, MS, ANP-C, director of health services for Siena College, has been named an Empire Whole Health Hero by Empire BlueCross, in partnership with the Albany Business Review. […]