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St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology Welcomes Dr. Namrata Patel

March 7, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

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

March 7, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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

March 7, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Treating Burns – When Should You Seek Medical Assistance?

March 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

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?

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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.

Stand Up for Your Health!

March 5, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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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SPHP in the News

HIXNY: Palliative care – Pulling the Pieces Together

March 5, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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 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.

The Alt: After Suffering a Devastating Stroke, Greg Nash is Back Playing for Multiple Bands

March 2, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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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Cara Zampi, youth engagement coordinator with Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, a grant-funded program of St.Peter's Health Partners (SPHP), appeared on Spectrum News LIVE at Noon this week to speak with anchor JoDee Kenney about the ongoing problem of youth-rated film portraying smoking as cool.

Spectrum News: Say No to Smoking in Movies and #HelpOscarQuit

March 1, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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LiveSmart: Step Up and Decrease Your Risk of Falling

March 1, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. Each year, more than two million people are treated in emergency departments nationwide for non-fatal falls.

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Ruth Brandow, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Internal Medicine in Troy, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

St. Peter’s Internal Medicine Welcomes Dr. Ruth Brandow

February 28, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Brandow practices primary care medicine.

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