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Expanding Palliative Care: Samaritan Hospital Introduces Palliative Care Team to Help Seriously Ill Patients

February 23, 2017 Angela Yu

As part of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ (SPHP) expanding Palliative Care Partners service line, Samaritan Hospital is the latest to implement a palliative care team to serve patients in the Troy and Rensselaer County area communities.

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LiveSmart: Teach Kids About Dental Health for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles

February 23, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Good dental care is vital to overall health, so engaging children early ensures a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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Save the Date for “Swinging on a Star Gala” Fundraiser to Benefit Palliative Care Services

February 23, 2017 Angela Yu

The Community Hospice Foundation and the Northeast Health Foundation will present the “Swinging on a Star Gala,” an inaugural celebration and fundraiser benefiting The Community Hospice, Eddy Visiting Nurse Association and Palliative Care Partners, Saturday, Apr. 1, 5:30 – 11 p.m., at the Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady.

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NewsChannel 13: Young Area Man Using Bionics Suit at Sunnyview to Simulate Walking

February 20, 2017 Angela Yu

Otto Miller of Queensbury suffered a horrible fall while shoveling snow off a roof after a snowstorm last year. Despite falling 30 feet and severing his spinal cord, Otto is determined to get back on his feet with help from therapists at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital.

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St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care Offers Weight Management Workshop on Herb and Supplement Safety

February 20, 2017 Angela Yu

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational weight management workshop on the safety and efficacy of herbs, supplements, and other weight loss products.

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Young Sunnyview Patient Improves Balance Using Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton System; Nothing is Going to Stop Him!

February 17, 2017 Angela Yu

Meet Otto Miller, a resilient 19-year-old from Queensbury who suffered a horrible fall while shoveling snow off the roof. The 30-foot plunge should have made Otto a quadriplegic for life, but using new technology at Sunnyview, Otto is learning to move forward again!

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Daily Gazette: Winter Storms are Prime Time for Snowblower Mishaps

February 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The Daily Gazette published this article about snowblower injuries and how best to avoid them.

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LiveSmart: February is National Cancer Prevention Month – What Can You Do?

February 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month – learn the steps you can take to prevent cancer in your life.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Movie Magic Taking Place on 3 Pavilion

February 14, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

A production crew was recently on 3 Pavilion at St. Peter’s Hospital, filming nurses for an upcoming BlueShield of Northeastern New York campaign.

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Troy Pediatric Health Center Recognized for Obesity Prevention Efforts

February 14, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Troy Pediatric Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, has been recognized by the New York State Department of Health for its efforts to improve obesity prevention.

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