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

LiveSmart: Hearing Screenings are Essential Care for Newborns

October 4, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

In New York state, it is mandated all newborns undergo a hearing screening before they are discharged to go home. This screening is a critical first step towards a lifetime of good hearing health.

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National Coffee Day is Saturday, Sept. 29!

September 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The average American consumes 200 milligrams of caffeine daily. As a nation of coffee lovers, that’s not surprising, but not all of that caffeine comes from coffee.

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LiveSmart: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September 21, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Like most cancers, early diagnosis of prostate cancer is vital. The American Cancer Society reports the five year survival rate for localized disease, discovered early, is near 100 percent.

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LiveSmart: Prostate Cancer Screenings Set for Samaritan and St. Peter’s Hospitals

September 21, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners is hosting two free prostate cancer screenings this fall.

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LiveSmart: Oh My, It’s Pink Eye!

September 19, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

While pink eye is extremely contagious, the good news is it is easily treated and rarely causes any long-term effects.

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LiveSmart: Kids Are Back at School. Lice Might Be, Too.

September 19, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

An estimated six to 12 million Americans contract head lice every year. What to do if you get the call that your kids have them?

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LiveSmart: Safety for Seniors at the Push of a Button

September 13, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away.

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LiveSmart: Getting Slower? Keep on Moving!

September 13, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

As you age, daily exercise and stretching becomes more important than ever.

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Impella Mobile Learning Lab Visits St. Peter’s Hospital Campus

September 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The Impella Mobile Learning Lab visited the St. Peter’s Hospital campus recently, offering clinical staff an opportunity to take part in high-tech, interactive demonstrations featuring the Impella heart pump.

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LiveSmart: St. Peter’s Seeking Patients for Breast Cancer Weight Loss Study

September 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are interested in a weight loss program, you might be able to help researchers conducting a clinical study at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center.

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