May 2021 - Page 3 of 4 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

The Glen at Hiland Meadows Announces Expansion, New Construction

May 11, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

The Glen at Hiland Meadows in Queensbury has announced plans to expand its Independent Living residence, as well as build a Wellness Center, and a separate Memory Care Center on campus.

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Eddy Initiative Helping Seniors Carry Out Health Proxy Decisions

May 11, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

The Eddy has launched a groundbreaking program — the Eddy Health Care Proxy Initiative — to advocate for individuals who may not have a family member or friend to carry out health care proxies or other major care decisions.

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NYS Home Care Association Recognizes Wanda Nycklass with “2021 Caring Award”

May 11, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Congratulations to Wanda Nycklass, home health aide for Eddy SeniorCare/PACE, who has been recognized by HCANYS with its 2021 Caring Award.

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CLOSED – Virtual Sunnyview 5K Walk, Roll, Run Event

May 11, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital will host a virtual fundraiser 5K Walk, Roll, Run, on May 23.

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Seven SPHP Nurses Honored for Nursing Excellence

May 11, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Congratulations to three SPHP Nurses on being named “Nurse of the Year” and to four SPHP “Nurse of the Year” finalists, all honored during the 2021 Times Union Salute to Nurses!

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SPHP Distributes COVID-19 Care Kits for the Homeless

May 10, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health & Well-Being has partnered with Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless in Albany, Joseph’s House Shelter in Troy, the Joseph Street Outreach Van, and the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, to distribute COVID care kits for the homeless populations in Albany and Rensselaer counties.

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Daily Gazette: Hospital Staff Vaccination Rates Vary Across Capital Region, Mohawk Valley

May 10, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Samaritan and St. Peter’s hospitals have the highest hospital staff vaccination rates in the Capital Region, according to data published in the Daily Gazette.

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LiveSmart: Celebrate Your Mom with a Healthy, Delicious Brunch!

May 6, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Whether you are celebrating Mother’s Day with your mom, grandma, or another extraordinary mother-figure in your life, show them you care in a delicious and nutritious way!

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Tree Honoring Frontline Workers Planted at St. Peter’s Hospital

May 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

A tree dedicated to frontline workers and to those who have lost their lives to COVID-19, was planted outside St. Peter’s Hospital.

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SPHP Nurses Recognized on National Nurses Day

May 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Several nurses from St. Peter’s Health Partners were among those honored by state and local leaders during an event held on National Nurses Day, May 6. The event was hosted by Colonie Center in recognition of the hard work of area nurses, especially over the past year during the pandemic.

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