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

Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary Donates $100,000 in Support of Minimally Invasive Technologies

December 10, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

The Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary recently announced it has donated $100,000 to the Northeast Health Foundation. The donation has been earmarked to go towards the purchase of a state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi Surgical System to be installed at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

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LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season – Get Your Flu Shot!

December 5, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Everyone knows about the flu, but not all know how deadly it can be. That’s why getting vaccinated is crucial.

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LiveSmart: Painful Respiration – Could it be Pleurisy?

December 5, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

If you have a sharp pain in your chest or side when you breathe in and out, you may have pleurisy. But what is it and how can you treat it?

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LiveSmart: Flavorful and Full of Nutrients – Don’t Forget the Cranberries this Thanksgiving!

November 27, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Cranberries are one of nature’s little superfoods, packed full of healthy goodness. So check out this recipe for a fresh, healthy, and delicious cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving!

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LiveSmart: Spread Joy, Not Germs, When Visiting Loved Ones in the Hospital

November 27, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Visiting a loved one or family member when they are recovering from an illness can be just what the doctor ordered. Following a few basic rules can help you spread joy – not germs – when you go.

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LiveSmart: Pelvic Health has a Significant Impact on a Person’s Overall Wellness

November 21, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) occur when pelvic muscles are weakened, uncoordinated, non-relaxing or strained, and they are something that almost every person will experience at some point.

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LiveSmart: Urinary Incontinence – It’s No Laughing Matter

November 21, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

If the thought of sneezing, jumping or turning on the faucet has you running to the bathroom, you may be suffering from urinary incontinence.

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Catholic Health World: Providers Increase Disaster Readiness Among Vulnerable

November 20, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

SPHP was a featured religious health ministry in a Catholic Health World article examining outreach efforts to vulnerable populations during a disaster.

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Times Union: St. Peter’s Pursues Albany Memorial, Samaritan Hospital Merger

November 18, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published an article about SPHP’s plan to merge Albany Memorial Hospital and Samaritan Hospital for regulatory and compliance reasons.

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St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing Offers Exceptional Clinical Opportunities for Nursing Students

November 14, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

This week, the New York State Education Department’s Board of Regents granted a charter to create the St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing.

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