Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Awareness Program at Samaritan Hospital appeared on WNYT to discuss the ripple effect of the Bill Cosby Verdict. [...]
Shail Maingi, MD, of St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, published an article in the May 2018 issue of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, examining end-of-life care concerns surrounding sexual and gender minorities.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28. The day, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, offers people a chance to dispose of their unused prescription medications and reduce the chance that these drugs might fall into the wrong hands. It's one simple way to help reduce opioid harm. [...]
WNYT NewsChannel 13 aired a story featuring Dr. Mark Osborn, Chief of Pediatrics at St. Peter's Hospital. Dr. Osborn discussed vaccinations, the myths surrounding them, and the proven risks and benefits. The story coincides with World Immunization Week. [...]
WNYT aired a story on a Pinwheels for Prevention event held at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center in Troy. The event, sponsored by Healthy Families of Rensselaer County, raises awareness about child abuse and ways to prevent it from happening. [...]
Spectrum News features Healthy Families of Rensselaer County event, Pinwheels for Prevention. The event, held at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center, is part of a nationwide movement dedicated to preventing child abuse. [...]
Children at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children's Center plant Pinwheels for Prevention in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event raises awareness so more people will learn to detect, report, and help eliminate child abuse in their communities. [...]
Colleagues at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital collaborated on a fall reduction study published in the March/April 2018 issue of Rehabilitation Nursing Journal. The team implemented a video monitoring system, aimed at reducing patient falls. [...]
Federal grant helps St. Peter's Health Partners expand program to advance diabetes awareness and prevention. The PreventT2 program is a free, 16-week course focusing on key lifestyle changes to help reduce a person's diabetes risk. [...]