Wellness
LiveSmart: Celebrate Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day with the Gift of Good Health
This Father’s Day, give the gift of good health — a gift to both you and your family!
Year: 2021
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Fireworks Celebrate NY Reaching COVID Vaccine Benchmark
Maura Tuffey, RN, nurse manager at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by WTEN for its story on New York state reaching the 70% first dose COVID-19 vaccination benchmark.
News
Inpatient Visitation Expanding at St. Peter’s, Samaritan Hospitals Effective June 16
Effective Wednesday, June 16, inpatient visitation is expanding at St. Peter’s and Samaritan hospitals.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Take Care to Protect Your Hearing this Summer
While COVID-19 protocols will mean a changed experience for concert-goers this summer, protecting your hearing should continue to be top-of-mind.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Cancer Care in the LGBTQ Community – Know the Unique Risks, Barriers
While barriers to care exist across the spectrum for the LGBTQ population, they are particularly acute when it comes to dealing with cancer issues.
News
SPHP and WellNow Urgent Care Open New Center in North Greenbush
St. Peter’s Health Partners and its urgent care partner, WellNow Urgent Care, have opened the doors to their newest facility, located in North Greenbush at 24 North Greenbush Road.
Inside SPHP
“Art for the Heart” Showcases Survivor’s Artwork
The virtual art gallery showcased the work of survivors of crime, with numerous submissions from members of the ART support group.
SPHP in the News
Spectrum News: First-Year Nurses Faced Pandemic-Related Adversity
Isabel Polmatier, RN, a nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital, discussed the challenges of starting a nursing career in the middle of a pandemic, during an interview on Spectrum News.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Blood Pressure – Get Yours Checked, Know Your Numbers
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month — do you know your numbers?
Inside SPHP
SPHP and the Regional Food Bank Launch Senior Food Farmacy Program
St. Peter’s Health Partners and the Regional Food Bank have teamed up to launch the Senior Food Farmacy Program. The pilot program will run for 12 weeks and will provide an extra delivery of a variety of fresh, nutritious food twice a month to participants at the Ohav Shalom Apartments in Albany.