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SPHP Recognizes Health Care Technology Management Week

May 21, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

In recognition of Health Care Technology Management Week , we say “Thank You!” to all of the clinical engineers, technicians, and other HTM colleagues who play a vital role in enabling the compassionate, high-quality care we provide every day.

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New Physician Assistant Joins Capital Region Urology

May 21, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Olga Kirk, PA, has joined Capital Region Urology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.
Board-certified as a physician assistant, Kirk will practice urological care. Her professional interests include surgical care and inpatient urology.

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Recognizing Colleagues and Patients on Clinical Trials Day

May 21, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

May 21 is Clinical Trials Day. Thank you to everyone in our organization who plays a role in clinical trials, and all of our patients who participate. These research studies are necessary in the development of promising new treatments for serious diseases like cancer.

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TIS Team Members Volunteer on “Habits of the Heart” Service Day

May 18, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

On May 16, our Information Services team members traded in their screens and keyboards for gloves and tools as part of a “Habits of the Heart” Service Day.

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Dr. Niloo Edwards to Discuss “Mending the Broken Hearts” on June 19

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Mending the Broken Hearts.” Free and open to the public, the program is intended for patients, their family members and loved ones, and others who are concerned about possible cardiac issues that may lead to surgery.

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The new, state-of-the-art PCU features larger, fully private rooms designed to provide a more comfortable and healing experience for patients, as well as advanced monitoring and diagnostic equipment to help physicians, nurses, and technicians provide the highest quality, patient-centered care.

New Progressive Care Unit at Samaritan Hospital to Open May 22

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

The new, state-of-the-art PCU features larger, fully private rooms designed to provide a more comfortable and healing experience for patients, as well as advanced monitoring and diagnostic equipment to help physicians, nurses, and technicians provide the highest quality, patient-centered care.

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Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at June 14 Seminar

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” The distinguished speaker will be: Mehul Trivedi, M.D., FACS, director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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June 5 Seminar to Discuss: “Abdominal Wall Hernias – What Patients Need to Know”

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

To help educate the Capital Region community about hernias, St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a seminar titled “Abdominal Wall Hernias – What Patients Need to Know.”

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The Better Breathers Club to hold May Meeting

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will offer a free presentation, titled “Remaining Safe and Independent in the Face of Aging and Illness,” as part of the May meeting of the Better Breathers Club.

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Photo Gallery: Nurses Week Breakfast

May 17, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

On Tuesday, May 8, St. Peter’s Hospital continued Nurses Week with a breakfast celebration for the night staff. Staff was invited to enjoy a hot breakfast buffet, the company of their co-workers, as well as raffle prizes.

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