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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.

For National Physical Therapy Month, Consider PT Instead of Opioids for Pain Management

October 11, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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Troy Hospitals to Hold 4th Annual Trunk or Treat

October 11, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals in Troy will hold the fourth annual “Trunk or Treat” event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, October 26.

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Safety Fair Week 2018

October 11, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners hosted its annual Safety Fair the week of October 1 through 5.

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News

St. Peter’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care Earns CDC Full Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program

October 11, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care recently earned the Full Recognition designation from the CDC for its diabetes prevention program.

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Times Union: SEEN: Blessing and Dedication of Swyer Family Garden at St. Peter’s Hospital

October 11, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Were you seen at the blessing and dedication of the Swyer Family Garden at St. Peter’s Hospital?

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LiveSmart: Remember Safe Lifting Techniques for Better Health

October 10, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

How best to protect yourself from the ravages of everyday lifting? Our physical therapist weighs in with some advice.

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Colleagues GO PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 10, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Colleagues in Food and Nutrition Services at St. Peter’s Hospital wore pink today, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All St. Peter’s Health Partners colleagues are encouraged to show their support by wearing pink on Friday, October 19.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Seeking Health Literacy Heroes for Health Literacy Month

October 8, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

What is health literacy? It is the ability of individuals to obtain, interpret, and understand health information, services, and skills. Individuals can then use these information, skills, and services to make informed health decisions and actions.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Celebrates PA Week 2018

October 4, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

PAs play a key role in the the compassionate, sophisticated, people-centered care provided by St. Peter’s Health Partners every day.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Mini Tharian

October 4, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Mini Tharian, NP, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA).

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