Some new moms may face challenges producing breast milk for their preemie newborn. For them, the gift of breast milk is still a possibility, thanks to donor breast milk from a milk bank. [...]
The opioid prescription and heroin epidemic plaguing the United States continues to be an ongoing focus of community, state and national leaders. What is being done to address the crisis in our community? [...]
Molly Sear, a former patient in St. Peter's Hospital's NICU, came back on her 18th birthday to visit and say thank you to her nurses for their exceptional care. [...]
Whether it’s a family vacation in the U.S. or abroad, or a student studying overseas for the summer, there are important steps you should take BEFORE hitting the road to protect your health away from home. [...]
Summertime's increased temperatures can make it a struggle to provide healthy, homemade snacks that don’t heat up the kitchen. St. Peter's Dietitian Elizabeth Katzman offers a few standards you and your kids will love! [...]
The American Red Cross has noted for years that blood bank supplies always run a little lower in the summer, and it is precisely because people are away on vacation or traveling. Make this summer the one where you add "donate blood" to your to-do list! [...]
This year alone, as many as 200,000 Americans will suffer a hernia as a result of a weakened abdomen. If you have a hernia, when is surgery recommended? [...]
The John C. Daly and James W. Michaels ALS Memorial Open Golf Tournament raised a record $153,000 to benefit St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center this year. [...]
The 2017 John C. Daly and James W. Michaels ALS Memorial Open Golf Tournament raised a record $153,000 to benefit St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center. [...]
At St. Peter’s Health Partners, we recognize that enhanced senior hospital and emergency care is critical to meet the specific health care needs of the aging population in our communities. To that end, we have established an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center. [...]