Robert Webster Jr., Author at St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu

September 23, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated.

Times Union: Healthy Dose of Knowledge Helps Transition into New School Year

September 18, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Helping kids stay healthy when they return to school is all about helping them avoid infectious diseases and infectious bad behavior.

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LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors

September 16, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

For seniors at home and on-the-go, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy.

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NewsChannel 13: Back to School — Getting the Kids Into Good Sleep Habits

September 9, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Good sleep hygiene is essential to getting adequate, high-quality sleep. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center provides tips to parents.

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LiveSmart: Keep Tobacco Out of Your Mouth to Avoid Oral Cancer

September 9, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 43,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.

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LiveSmart: Safety on the Playground Makes for More Fun

September 2, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Adult supervision and knowledge is the most important factor in preventing a good number of playground falls and injuries.

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LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks

August 26, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks.

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