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Congratulations to Valerie Rivituso for being named a "Nurse of the Year," and to Kelli Foley and Amy Froehlich for being Nurse of the Year Finalists, as part of the 2018 Times Union Salute to Nurses.

Three St. Peter’s Health Partners Nurses Honored for Nursing Excellence

May 10, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Congratulations to Valerie Rivituso for being named a “Nurse of the Year,” and to Kelli Foley and Amy Froehlich for being Nurse of the Year Finalists, as part of the 2018 Times Union Salute to Nurses.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert at the Palace Theatre

May 10, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Anne Lawton, RN, community liaison for St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT to discuss the Sock Out Cancer benefit concert at the Palace Theatre in Albany. The event, featuring William Close and the Earth Harp, raised money for the foundations at Albany Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital to benefit cancer patients and their families.

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Price Chopper and MDA Donate $50,000 to Support St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center

May 10, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center was grateful to be the recent recipient of $50,000 from Price Chopper/Market 32 supermarkets and the Muscular Dystrophy Association to provide services to patients living with ALS.

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13 Kids Who Care: Scott Jones

May 10, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Meet Scott Jones, an 11th grader at Glens Falls High School and a member of the 2018 class of “13 Kids Who Care.”

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LiveSmart: Breastfeeding Benefits Both Mom & Baby

May 10, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Numerous studies have shown measurable health benefits for nursing moms, which means breastfeeding is best not just for baby, but mom as well.

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LiveSmart: Making Meals and Memories with Mom

May 10, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with delicious, easy recipes from dietitian Liz Katzman.

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To Life! Organization Honors Dr. Andrew Warheit

May 10, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Andrew Warheit is awarded the Extra Mile Award from the non-profit organization, To Life!

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Patricia Cannistraci Appointed Director of the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

May 7, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Patricia Cannistraci, DNS, RN, CNE, has been appointed Director of the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Cannistraci has a long history in nursing education. She takes over for Dr. Susan Birkhead, who is retiring.

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Celebrating National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week

May 7, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Virginia Golden, President of St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Memorial Hospital, thanks colleagues for their efforts in a memo about National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Allergy Season Kicks Into Full Bloom

May 7, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Nazia Habib of Capital District Internal Medicine talks to WNYT about the sudden onset of seasonal allergies thanks to the jump from cold to warm weather.

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