News
Walk for Hospice 2025 Raises More Than $168,000 for Patient Programs
More than $168,000 was raised for Hospice programs and services at the 2025 Walk for Hospice.
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Preparing for Fatherhood – Supporting Mom and Baby
In celebration of Father’s Day, our director of maternity services offers up some preparatory tips for new dads-to-be.
Inside SPHP
The Community Hospice Celebrates DAISY and Sunflower Awardees
The Community Hospice is honored to celebrate DAISY Awardee Rosemary Murray, RN, and Sunflower Awardee Penny Singley, aide tech.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Avoid a Trip to the ER This Summer – Work, Play and Celebrate Safely!
More than 9 million kids every year go to emergency rooms and urgent care centers for nonfatal injuries. Keep safety in mind this summer so an unexpected trip to the hospital emergency department doesn’t spoil the fun in the sun.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Removing Barriers to Treat, Support Those with Mental Illness
One in five adults experience mental illness. The PROS program at Samaritan Hospital can help clients manage mental illness in a healthy way, with a focus on the whole person.
SPHP in the News
Times Union – Commentary: Keeping Medicaid healthy is a moral imperative
The Times Union recently published an op-ed from Steven Hanks, M.D., president and CEO, on the devastating impact Medicaid cuts would have on health care across the nation.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Communication is Key to Healing, Wellness – The Role of Speech and Language Therapy
Disorders affecting speech, language, hearing, voice, or swallowing can significantly impact a patient’s well-being and independence. St. Peter’s has programs that can help bridge the gap.
Wellness
Chicken on the Grill with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Grilled BBQ chicken is super quick and easy and doesn’t require a marinade, so it is perfect for last-minute dinners or entertaining.
Wellness
LiveSmart: The Doula Difference in Childbirth
Planning the birth of a baby can be an exciting time for many pregnant individuals and couples, but it can also feel overwhelming and a bit scary. Doulas can help provide the support needed to bridge that anxiety.
News
Diana Christine with Community Hospice Named as HCA Caring Award Recipient
Diana Christine, RN, supervisor of Central Intake and Admissions for The Community Hospice, has been named the recipient of the HCA “Caring Award.”