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NewsChannel 13: St. Peter’s Celebrates ‘Leap Day’ with New Births
Meet leap year babies Connor Murphy and Evangeline Tenney, as well as a “leapling” who celebrated her 104th birthday! […]
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
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Parents Welcome Leap Year Babies at St. Peter’s Hospital
It is estimated that the odds of bearing the Leap Day birthday honor is around one in 1,461. It is a rare honor, to be sure – St. Peter’s is happy that Connor and Evangeline got to celebrate it with us! […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors
Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay.
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LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health Go Together!
The pets we share our world with provide love, comfort, and companionship. And the bond between people and their pets has been shown to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners.
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SPHP in the News
Times Union: Focus on Complementary Therapies
Alicia Recore, Ph.D., MBA, who has directed the integration of holistic therapies at St. Peter’s Hospital since September 2000, was featured in a wellness blog maintained by Ann Carey Tobin, MD, at the Times Union. The blog post focuses on holistic therapies and complementary services, and encourages members of the community to utilize this healing resource. See the Times Union article here.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Lead Poisoning – Avoiding a Health Hazard at Home
Between the ages of 5 and 17, American children spend nearly two-thirds of their lives inside the home. You like to think they are safe there, but there are hazards ranging from everyday household cleaners to deadly carbon monoxide. But, as recent news stories out of Flint, Michigan demonstrate, one of the most insidious dangers is exposure to lead. 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 on how best to avoid this deadly poison. See the full story here.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Understanding Chest Pain – Know The Signs
Chest pain can occur from a number of causes including heartburn, muscle strain, a sports injury, or asthma. When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise, especially if you are experiencing pain that you have never felt before.
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LiveSmart: Cholesterol – When is the Right Time to Start Screening?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued a new recommendation that all kids should be screened for high cholesterol at their annual well-child visits — not only those who might be at increased risk. The change ireflects concerns about the growing epidemic of obesity in children. […]
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Do You Know An Exceptional Youth? Nominate Him or Her for “13 Kids Who Care”!
Do you work with or know an exceptional young person who is an active volunteer? St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13, and the Times Union want to hear from you, as we are looking for nominations for this year’s “13 Kids Who Care”! […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Poison Ingestion is an EMERGENCY
Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers: Take a moment, right now, and add the Poison Control Center number (1-800-222-1222) as a contact in your smartphone. Having it readily available can save precious minutes in an emergency.
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