2025 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WAMC: General & Robotic Surgery with Dr. Smadar Bogardus

November 4, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Smadar Bogardus, MD, of Troy Surgical Associates, discusses general and robotic surgery, including treatments for hiatal hernias and gallbladder disorders, on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Peter Shaughnessy

October 31, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Peter Shaughnessy, MD, has joined St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Shaughnessy specializes in orthopedic hand surgery.

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Dr. Cristine Espinosa Joins Clifton Park Family Practice

October 31, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is proud to welcome Cristine Espinosa, MD, to Clifton Park Family Practice. Dr. Espinosa is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing primary care.

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Lauren Reynolds Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

October 31, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is pleased to welcome Lauren Reynolds, FNP-BC, to its family of dedicated providers.

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LiveSmart: Seven Tips to Help Kids Have a Healthy, Happy Halloween

October 29, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy.

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Fall Flavors: Creamy Garlic & Potato Soup

October 24, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Warming, savory and delicious, this creamy garlic and potato soup is just the right dish for a chilly fall dinner.

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Fall Flavors: Honey-Baked Pumpkin with Vanilla and Sea Salt

October 24, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Pumpkin is a quintessential fall flavor – enjoy this recipe that pairs it with vanilla, honey and sea salt!

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LiveSmart: Fall Risk Increases as You Age – Three Steps to Minimize the Risk

October 23, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

The key to fall prevention is identifying why some individuals are prone to falling and then managing the underlying risk factors.

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LiveSmart: Remember Your Mammogram this October – Early Detection Saves Lives

October 16, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

This October, St. Peter’s reminds all women age 40 and older they should be scheduling a screening mammogram every year. We make the process simple – click here to learn more.

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Business Review: Lauren Smith-Wessell Recognized as a “Woman on the Rise” for 2025

October 13, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Lauren Smith-Wessell, director of financial operations for SPHP, was recently recognized by the Albany Business Review as a “Woman on the Rise.”

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