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13 Kids Who Care: Bella Anziano

April 26, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13 and the Times Union have once again teamed up to “uncover” and honor youth in the Capital Region whose volunteer work touches the lives of our residents and improves the quality of life in this area.

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LiveSmart: Tummy Troubles? It Could Be IBS

April 26, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

As many as 1 in 5 American adults experience signs and symptoms of IBS. You may know someone with the diagnosis, or may even be curious if symptoms you are experiencing could be IBS.

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SPHP Celebrates EMS Week with Free Seminar, Dinner

April 25, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

In honor of EMS Week, St. Peter’s Health Partners is inviting emergency medical services providers for a gourmet meal and educational seminar, “Stop the Bleed: Hemorrhage Control in the Field,” on Monday, May 15, on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.

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“Joint Pain and Treatment Options” Topic of May 10 Seminar

April 25, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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May 2 Workshop to Discuss Healthy Eating Choices for Spring and Summer

April 25, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational workshop on May 2 to discuss tips for staying on tracks with healthy eating habits while celebrating and vacationing in the spring and summer.

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Learn About Atrial Fibrillation at Free May 6 Event

April 20, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners Cardiac and Vascular services will host an Atrial Fibrillation Patient Education Day at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Albany Marriott.

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The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital will host the 10th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Riverfront Park in Troy.

Samaritan Hospital Sets 10th Annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

April 19, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital will host the 10th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Riverfront Park in Troy.

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LiveSmart: Live Smarter – Take Time to Read Aloud to Kids

April 19, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

There are few more-rewarding experiences for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles – even older siblings – than snuggling up with a child and reading a good book! These sessions beginning with birth and continuing through at least kindergarten have benefits beyond quality time.

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Norman Dascher Appointed as AHA State Delegate and Policy Board Member

April 19, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Norman Dascher, CEO of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, and vice president of Acute Care Troy for SPHP, has been appointed as a state delegate and member of Regional Policy Board 2 for the American Hospital Association.

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St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care Hosts NYS Diabetes Prevention Program

April 19, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care is now offering the New York State Diabetes Prevention Program for free to eligible individuals. The evidence-based program is proven to prevent diabetes in people who are at high risk.

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