Wellness
LiveSmart: Fun in the Water, Safety First
While part of summer is making memories at local lakes and ponds, swimming holes and pools, making sure the memories are good ones means putting safety first. […]
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Screen Time for Kids — How Much is Too Much?
Pediatricians are often asked by parents just how much time kids should have in front of video games, the computer and television. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing kids and just how much screen time is too much. See the full story here.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Sibling Dynamics Good Practice for Adult Relationships
Next to parents, one of the strongest influences in a child’s development is their relationship with a brother or sister. How to navigate that sometimes-rocky relationship can be a challenge. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Kids and Gun Safety in the Home
The availability of handguns in settings where children live and play has led to a devastating toll in human lives in the United States – every two hours a child is killed with a gun, either in a homicide, a suicide, or as a result of an unintentional injury. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: SPHP and Capital Roots Collaborate for Healthy Communities
The New York State Department of Health recently awarded St. Peter’s Health Partners and Capital Roots two grants to work collaboratively to advance multiple health initiatives across the Capital Region. […]
Inside SPHP
In Memoriam: Beloved St. Peter’s Hospital Volunteer Passes Away
Beloved St. Peter’s Hospital volunteer Mary Margaret Tremblay, who logged nearly 12,000 hours of dedicated service over the past 19 years, passed away this week. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Bone Density Scan – When is the Right Time?
It is estimated as many as 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass. A good way to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan. But what test is best, and where should you go? LiveSmart takes a look.
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Bicycling Fun – Proper Fit and Gear Make a Difference
With the arrival of the warmer weather, many people turn to their bicycles for exercise. But, before you even think about pedaling off, you need to make sure you have a bike helmet. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Graduation Safety – Think Smart at Post-Event Parties
After-parties are often part of the graduation ritual, but exercise caution — they have the potential to be marred by alcohol and drug use, violence and other negative outcomes.
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News
St. Peter’s Hospital Recognizes Volunteers for their Service
St. Peter’s Hospital recently held its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, acknowledging the hundreds of volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time every year. […]