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Dress in Blue Day 2018
On March 2, 2018, St. Peter’s Health Partner’s celebrated National Dress in Blue Day! Staff dressed in blue to show their support for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Director Publishes Study in Educational Journal
Congratulations to nursing education expert, Dr. Susan Birkhead, director of the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Dr. Birkhead recently authored an article in nursing education’s premier journal, The Journal of Nursing Education.
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St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology Welcomes Dr. Namrata Patel
Namrata Patel, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology in Troy. Board-certified in both hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Patel practices a full range of cancer care.
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Troy Record: Op-Ed – Rensselaer County Legislators Must Pass Tobacco 21 legislation
Norman Dascher, president of Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, wrote an op-ed that appeared in The Record in support of new legislation to raise the minimum legal sale age of tobacco products to 21.
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Visit Journey Through The Body at Crossgates Mall, March 23-24
St. Peter’s Health Partners will host its 19th annual Journey Through The Body© on Friday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Crossgates Mall.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Treating Burns – When Should You Seek Medical Assistance?
How burns are treated depends on their cause, the extent of the burn, the location on the body, and severity. Do you know when a burn needs expert medical treatment?
Wellness
Stand Up for Your Health!
Sitting without interruption for an extended time may pose a bigger problem to our hips, lower back, and neck than you may think. SPHP Physical therapist Aliza Stack offers tips for reducing muscle inflexibility and preventing pain associated with long hours of sitting at the office.
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HIXNY: Palliative care – Pulling the Pieces Together
Palliative Care Partners CMO Dr. George Giokas and provider Dr. Catherine Adams were featured in a recent article published by nonprofit health information exchange Hixny.
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The Alt: After Suffering a Devastating Stroke, Greg Nash is Back Playing for Multiple Bands
The Alt published a story about local musician Greg Nash, who after suffering a stroke last year became a patient at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital. With the help of Sunnyview physicians and therapists, Nash’s hard work resulted in the recovery of his speech and – deeply important to him – his ability to play the drums.
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Spectrum News: Say No to Smoking in Movies and #HelpOscarQuit
Cara Zampi, youth engagement coordinator with Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, visited Spectrum News to talk about the ongoing problem of youth-rated film portraying smoking as cool.