Blog – Page 213 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

Modern Healthcare: Warren Buffett is Ready to Defend NY Docs From Malpractice

October 19, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Modern Healthcare published an article following Wednesday’s livestream moderated discussion between Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett and St. Peter’s Health Partners President and CEO, James Reed, M.D.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Heather Riordan

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Heather Riordan, NP, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

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LiveSmart: Bone Marrow Diseases

October 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

When a physician refers to cancers of the blood, he or she is talking about a group of cancers that originate in bone marrow.

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WTEN: Domestic Violence Awareness: Your Old Cellphone Could Save Someone’s Life

October 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the sexual assault and crime victims’ assistance program at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the importance of programs like the Stillwater Police Department’s cellphone collection for domestic violence victims.

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Dr. Reed Discusses Health Care, Economy with Warren Buffett

October 18, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett joined St. Peter’s Health Partners President and CEO James Reed, M.D., for a live-streaming event on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. The discussion took place in Omaha.

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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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