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SPHP Partners with Siena College to Vaccinate 500 Students Against COVID-19
St. Peter’s administered 500 COVID-19 vaccinations during a pop-up clinic held today at Siena College in Loudonville.
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Happy Easter – Let’s Talk Eggs!
You can’t think of Easter without thinking about eggs. Brightly colored eggs are everywhere! The good news is, the humble egg is one of the most complete foods on the planet.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Medical Alert Technology Providing Protection, Peace of Mind During the Pandemic
The medical alert industry was identified early on during the COVID pandemic as an essential service; a medical alert system can provide peace of mind to individuals who live alone, as well as their loved ones.
SPHP in the News
Catholic Health World: Catholic Health Care Works to Reverse Worrisome Dip in Children’s Health Insurance Coverage
Catholic Health World published a story examining the number of children who have lost health insurance coverage in the last few years. Although the number of uninsured children has been steadily growing nationwide, in New York state the number of uninsured children has dropped.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: New WellNow center opens in Rensselaer
WTEN/News 10 reported on the grand opening of the newest SPHP and WellNow urgent care in Rensselaer.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Mammogram Guidelines Updated to Address COVID Vaccine Side Effects
Healthcare providers are asking women to delay screening mammography for four to six weeks after their COVID vaccination.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Treatments Available in the Battle Against Colorectal Cancer and Pre-Cancerous Polyps
With increased colorectal screening and state of the art treatment, we can detect cancer at earlier and curable stages, helping patients lead longer and healthier lives.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Screening and Early Detection Key to Treating Colorectal Cancer
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) and how it can be prevented or best treated.
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Local Hospitals Amp Up Pressure on Schumer to Increase Federal Funding
The Times Union reported on how a small tweak in a Medicare formula could mean a $100 million annual increase in federal funding for five Capital Region hospital systems.
News
St. Peter’s, Area Hospitals Revising Visitation Guidelines Effective March 8
Effective Monday, March 8, St. Peter’s Health Partners will begin offering LIMITED visitation at its hospitals.