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

LiveSmart: Addiction – Don’t Let the Holidays Derail Your Recovery Efforts

December 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The holiday season can be a difficult one for individuals recovering from an addiction or struggling with an active addiction. You don’t have to fight the battle alone; St. Peter’s Health Partners can help.

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LiveSmart: Resolving Family Conflicts During the Holidays

December 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The soundtrack of the holiday season may insist “there’s no place like home for the holidays,” but family gatherings and traditions aren’t always joyous and stress-free. What can you do to cope with the personalities surrounding the holidays?

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SPHP’s Facilities/Support Services Celebrate Holiday Season with Gingerbread House Challenge

December 13, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Members of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Facilities and Support Services team held their annual holiday event recently, engaging in fun, team-building exercises while celebrating the season.

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LiveSmart: Don’t Just Shake it Off – Childhood Brain Injuries Require Attention

December 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know?

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LiveSmart: Spread Holiday Cheer and Visit Recuperating Loved Ones

December 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

For those who are ill, the thought of missing out on gatherings with family and friends can make the season less than merry. Be sure to include them with a timely visit.

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LiveSmart: Listen to Mom – Wash Your Hands!

December 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Celebrates Physical Therapy Month at PT Sites

November 29, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

October was National Physical Therapy Month and St. Peter’s Health Partners recognized the occasion with celebrations at its various outpatient physical rehabilitation sites throughout the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Can’t Sleep? It Could Be Your Varicose Veins

November 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

While vein disease might simply be a cosmetic concern for some people, for many others varicose veins may be the culprit that is denying them a good night’s sleep.

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LiveSmart: Inspire Therapy Offers Safe, Portable Treatment for Sleep Apnea

November 28, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that obstructive sleep apnea affects between two and four percent of the adult population in America. For some of them, Inspire could be the answer to finally achieving a full night’s rest.

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LiveSmart: This Thanksgiving, Focus on Filling Up on Good Memories

November 21, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Holiday eating is as much about mental preparation as it is food preparation. A small shift in thinking can create a more mindful experience that focuses on the joy, not the food.

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