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Times Union: Palace Strung Like a Harp for Cancer Benefit

May 3, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published a story on the benefit concert for Sock Out Cancer, being held Tuesday, May 8, at Albany’s Palace Theatre. The event will be headlined by William Close and The Earth Harp Collective. Net proceeds will go to the foundations of St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners to Celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12

May 3, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

At. St. Peter’s Health Partners, we believe in the power of nursing. Nurses are at the heart of the compassionate, people-centered care we provide every day.

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Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates “National Week of the Young Child”

May 3, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Mercy Cares For Kids celebrated “National Week of the Young Child” with a series of fun activities the week of April 16-20, 2018.

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Eddy Alzheimer’s Services Awarded $1 Million Federal Grant

May 3, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $1 million grant to Eddy Alzheimer’s Services, a part of St. Peter’s Health Partners. The award will help support programs to address service gaps in the Capital Region community related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Dr. Christina Sanders to Discuss Bariatric Surgery at May 30 Seminar in Troy

May 3, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Obesity can have a significant effect on quality of life. For some individuals, weight loss surgery may be the solution to improve their health and overall well-being. St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: Take the First Step.”

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LiveSmart: When Work is Bad for Your Health

May 3, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Finding ways to maintain good mental health and reduce stress at work is essential. So, what can you do?

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LiveSmart: Resilience – The Art of Bouncing Back and Thriving

May 3, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

For some people resilience is a natural response, but for many it is learned. There are steps you can take to achieve the ability to recover from life’s difficulties.

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13 Kids Who Care: Bryel Weinlein

May 3, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Meet Bryel Weinlein, a 12th grader at Columbia High School and a member of the 2018 class of “13 Kids Who Care.”

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Pet Food Drive a Success in Troy

May 3, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

To celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet day April 30, The Healthy Future, Healthy Troy Committee of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals held a pet food and supply drive from April 2 to 27. The supplies collected will be donated to cats and dogs in need.

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Just “Walk with a Doc” on May 12 in Troy

May 2, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Offered every month by Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, “Walk With A Doc” provides an opportunity for people to get moving, be active, and think about heart health. A cardiologist leads the walk, enabling participants to ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.

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