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Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Joins SPHPMA

January 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates and its team of experienced surgeons have joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. The practice features fellowship-trained surgeons Gennaro Daniels, M.D.; Garner Johnson, M.D., FACS, FASCRS; Brian Steckel, M.D.; and Nora Yip, M.D., FACS, FASCRS.

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Volunteer with the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program

January 16, 2020 Corporate Communications Staff

Consider volunteering with The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program (SACVAP). The next training begins on February 9!

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LiveSmart: Prenatal Vitamins a Critical Part of Good Health Before, During Pregnancy

January 16, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

One of the best things a woman thinking about getting pregnant can do for her and her future baby is also one of the simplest – start taking a prenatal vitamin.

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WTEN: CDC Says Flu Widespread in NY, Likely to See Fewer Flu-Related Deaths This Season

January 14, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN interviewed Dr. Robert Brewer, assistant chief of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on the growing number of flu cases in the Capital Region.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Opioid Services

January 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director of addiction services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the opioid crisis in New York state and the Capital Region

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Two Samaritan Nurses Honored for Nursing Excellence

January 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Samaritan Hospital held a ceremony on January 8 to honor two nurses for their exceptional patient care. Hospital leaders presented the prestigious DAISY Award to Bindu Jose, RN, and Kristina Curtis, RN.

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Know An Exceptional Youth Volunteer? Nominate Him/Her for 2020’s “13 Kids Who Care”!

January 9, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Do you work with or know an exceptional young person who is an active volunteer? We are looking for nominations for the 2020 edition of “13 Kids Who Care”!

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LiveSmart: Don’t Let Winter Fun Go Down Hill … Think Safety!

January 9, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The National Safety Council estimates there are 33,000 emergency room visits each year for sledding injuries, most involving children ages five to nine. Dr. Mark Osborn reviews some basic rules to ensure a safe, fun time.

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LiveSmart: Warm Your Body and Hydrate When the Weather Gets Cold

January 9, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

On winter days when the temperature barely gets above freezing, what better way to warm up than with a bowl of soup and a mug of hot tea? Check out this chai latte recipe from one of our clinical registered dietitians!

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Free Diabetes Prevention Program, January 22 and 30, 2020

January 9, 2020 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners offers a FREE, 16-week lifestyle change program that will help you make lasting changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.

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