News
“13 Kids Who Care” Honored For Volunteer Service
“13 Kids Who Care” recognizes children and teens from throughout the Capital Region whose volunteer efforts make the region a better place to live. […]
Articles by Robert Webster Jr.
News
More Than 100 Capital Region Residents to be Honored at Lilly Diabetes Journey Awards on June 9
Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care will recognize more than 100 area residents at the Lilly Diabetes Journey Awards celebration at the Albany Marriott. It will be the first time the nationally recognized Lilly Awards are been presented in the Capital Region. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Safely
From backyard barbecues to concerts and fireworks, summer can be a great time. But there’s a summer danger that’s painless, odorless, tasteless, invisible and toxic: noise-induced hearing loss. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Summer Safety Around the Water
Drowning remains the second most common cause of accidental injury and death in 15- to 19-year-olds, according to U.S. data. Boys this age are much more likely to drown than girls, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Prediabetes – What Can You Do?
We are facing an epidemic, more frightening than Ebola and more widespread than heart disease: diabetes. More than 29 million Americans have been diagnosed. What can you do to reduce your changes of getting this disease? […]
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Swim program offers potentially life-saving lessons for kids
As summer approaches, parents everywhere are challenged to discover new ways to keep young kids safe around water beyond the traditional safety lecture, adult supervision or pair of swimmies. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Eddy Haven Offers Support, Protection to Seniors
It’s been called one of society’s best-kept secrets, but the problem of elder abuse is more common than you think. May is National Older Americans Month, a time to shed light on and raise awareness of this growing issue impacting our vulnerable aging population. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Breast Mammography Can Save Lives and Should Not Be Delayed
You might have heard the news that Gov. Cuomo’s significant other, Sandra Lee, is being treated for breast cancer. Then, you might think, “When should I get checked out myself?” The time is now, this summer. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: How Much Sleep Do We Need?
Do you wake up each morning without an alarm clock refreshed, alert and ready for the day? Or do you drag yourself out of bed, grumbling until you get your first cup of coffee? Most Americans, unfortunately, fall into the latter category. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Safety First in Senior Driving
A recent study released by the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety reported that accident rates for drivers 65 or older have been declining, with 31 percent fewer fatalities in 2012 than in 1997. […]