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LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.

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Board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine, Dr. Chattathil provides primary care and non-surgical musculoskeletal care for patients.

Cohoes Family Care Welcome Dr. Thomas Chattathil

November 8, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine, Dr. Chattathil provides primary care and non-surgical musculoskeletal care for patients.

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Board-certified nurse practitioner Jeanne Ceballos has joined St. Peter’s Neurology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

St. Peter’s Neurology Welcomes Jeanne Ceballos

November 7, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

A board-certified nurse practitioner, Ceballos practices specialty care in neurology. Her professional interests include providing therapy and management to patients with multiple sclerosis.

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SPHP Nursing Education Programs Recognized for Quality, Graduate Earning Power

November 6, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Memorial College of Nursing and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing were recognized for educational quality and graduate earning power on new lists from RegisteredNursing.org and Forbes magazine.

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Free Varicose Vein Screenings on November 13

November 2, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Spa Vein Center will offer free varicose vein screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, November 13, at 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. Dr. Stephen J. Dempsey, medical director of Spa Vein Center, will perform the screenings.

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LiveSmart: Know Your Respiratory Meds – Don’t Be a Victim of the Mis-Taken Inhaler

November 2, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

A lot has changed in the field of respiratory medications since the invention of the metered dose inhaler (MDI) sixty years ago. While MDIs and nebulizers are still in use today, the discovery of better medications has also seen the emergence of better delivery devices.

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Learn About Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Rhythms at Free November 14 Event

November 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment to Get Your Rhythm Right,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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Arthur Gran, M.D., has joined Troy Infectious Disease. Board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, his professional interests include lower respiratory tract infections, vector-borne diseases, and public health.

Troy Infectious Disease Welcomes Dr. Arthur Gran

November 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Arthur Gran, M.D., has joined Troy Infectious Disease. Board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, his professional interests include lower respiratory tract infections, vector-borne diseases, and public health.

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Revelers pose for a photo at the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation's 2016 “Holiday Kickoff” fundraiser.

St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation to Hold 19th Annual “Holiday Kickoff” Celebration

November 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual “Holiday Kickoff” celebration at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at the Franklin Plaza in Troy.

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Third Annual “Trunk or Treat” a Success in Troy

October 31, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

On Friday, October 27, thousands of children and families attended the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at Samaritan Hospital.

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