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

LiveSmart: Opioid Addiction a National, Local Crisis

July 27, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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?

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Times Union: Former Preemie Celebrates 18th Birthday at St. Peter’s Hospital

July 20, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Traveling Safely in the Summer

July 20, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Healthful Summer Snacking Made Easy!

July 20, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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!

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LiveSmart: Add Blood Donation to Your Summer To-Do List!

July 13, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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!

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LiveSmart: Hernias – When Do You Need to See a Surgeon?

July 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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?

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Times Union: Were You Seen … at the ALS Memorial Open Golf Tournament

July 6, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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ALS Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $153,000

July 6, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) at Albany Memorial Hospital

July 6, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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SPHP Celebrates Opening of Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center

June 29, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) recently held an open house to celebrate the opening of its newest project, the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center at Albany Memorial Hospital.

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