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Sister Mavis Jewell Medical Respite Program Opens at St. Mary’s

March 16, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Led by the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless and housed at St. Mary’s Hospital, the program will serve homeless individuals who are discharged from the hospital and require recuperative care beyond what can be provided in a traditional shelter setting.

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Times Union: St. Mary’s Hospital Shuts Down Power to Repair Generator

March 16, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union reported on a malfunctioning generator at St. Mary’s Hospital during the recent snowstorm.

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Exterior shot of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York

Ulster Publishing: The Face of Birthing Has Radically Changed

March 16, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Sandra Michael, MST, BSN, RN, SNT, CLC, the manager of Community Integration and Lactation Services for the Women’s and Children’s Services division at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently interviewed about the hospital’s “Baby-Friendly” initiative.

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13 Kids Who Care: Kelsey Kittleson

March 15, 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: Medical Alert Technology Enhances Safety for Seniors at Home and On-the-Go

March 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

For independent seniors, the ability to summon help at the time of a fall is critical to keeping an emergency from turning into a tragedy. A medical alert system can offer seniors and their families the peace of mind that help is just a button push away.

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SPHP 2016 Brand Campaign Wins Silver “ADDY” Award

March 9, 2017 SPHP News

For its 2016 brand campaign with the theme “Behind Every Patient There Is A Team,” St. Peter’s Health Partners won top prize in the “Local TV Campaign” category at the Albany Ad Club’s 2017 ADDY Awards.

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SPHP and Partners “Go Blue” to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 9, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Peter’s Health Partners is joining with others to “Go Blue” and raise awareness about the disease and its devastating impact.

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LiveSmart: Planning for Care After a Hospital Stay is Critical for Seniors

March 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Recovery from an injury or illness, particularly for seniors, can often be a long journey. Family involvement is very important at this stage, as there are a number of considerations when planning post-discharge care.

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Troy Record: At-Risk Youth Will Have Chance to Participate in Free Soccer Program

March 9, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Record published a story about this week’s launch of “Soccer for Success,” a free after-school mentoring program open to all children in the Capital Region. Led by the Troy Boys & Girls Club, the program was made possible by a $61,500 gift from St. Peter’s Health Partners and a $33,500 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation

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Board-certified family nurse practitioner Patricia Schwartz has joined St. Peter's Internal Medicine at 63 Shaker Road in Albany.

Family Nurse Practitioner Patricia Schwartz Joins St. Peter’s Internal Medicine

March 9, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Family nurse practitioner Patricia Schwartz has joined St. Peter’s Internal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in family practice, she will practice internal medicine.

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