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WMHT AHA! A House for Arts: Art Therapy

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

WMHT’s AHA! A House for Arts featured St. Peter’s Addiction and Recovery Center in Guilderland, where therapists use art therapy as a way to help patients better understand themselves and their addiction.

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LiveSmart: Diagnosis Osteoporosis – When is the Time Right for a Bone Density Scan?

October 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly, acting as a “silent” disease until a bone fractures. The “gold standard” method to determine if your bones have become porous is through a bone density scan.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Trio of Breast Cancer Survivors on Lifesaving Mission

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Three members of the SPHP Wellness Committee have been treated for breast cancer. They share their stories and advice for other women with WNYT’s Benita Zahn.

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Times Union: She Comforted People With Heroin Addiction, and People in Pain

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article on the life and passing of Mary Femia. Femia was a certified addictions registered nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital for many years. She passed away Oct. 7 following a long battle with cancer.

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Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at November 1 Seminar

October 18, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Mehul Trivedi of St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” on Thursday, November 1.

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In many cases, physical therapy is considered safer and more effective than opioids for managing chronic pain, joint pain, lower back pain, and other conditions.

Sunnyview Therapy Services to Hold Open House on Oct. 30

October 18, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

On October 30, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, a member of St. Peter’s Health Partners, will host an open house for its newest outpatient physical therapy practice location.

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Becker’s Hospital Review: Warren Buffett, St. Peter’s Health Partners CEO to Livestream Healthcare Talk

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Becker’s Hospital Review published a story ahead of a livestream discussion between St. Peter’s Health Partners President and CEO James Reed, MD, and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett.

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Albany Business Review: 3 Takeaways From a Conversation Between Warren Buffett and Dr. James Reed

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Albany Business Review highlighted a live, moderated discussion between Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and MLMIC Chairman of the Board and St. Peter’s Health Partners President and CEO James Reed, M.D.

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Crain’s: Buffett Ready to Defend NY Docs From Malpractice

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Crain’s New York Business published an article on a moderated livestream discussion on the state of healthcare with SPHP President and CEO James Reed, M.D., and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Health Beat: Breast Cancer

October 17, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Mary Bowen, RN, MSN, OCN, a breast nurse navigator at St. Peter’s Hospital, discusses risk factors for breast cancer on WNYT’s Health Beat.

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