SPHP in the News
Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season
The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population.
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Becky’s House Receives $1,000 Donation to Support Pancreatic Surgery Patients
St. Peter’s Health Partners has received a $1,000 donation to support pancreatic surgery patients who stay at Becky’s House, a home-away-from-home for patients and their families who travel from a distance to be treated at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Mehul Trivedi To Discuss Bariatric Surgery at Feb. 23 Seminar
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
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Dr. Robert Benton To Discuss Living With, Preventing Heart Disease at Feb. 21 Seminar
Dr. Robert Benton will be the distinguished speaker at a free educational seminar, “Healthy Lifestyle: Living With Heart Disease and How to Prevent It,” at 6:30 p.m. on February 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Chest Pain – Know the Signs, Know What to Do!
When chest pain strikes, would you know what to do and where to go? When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise — CALL 9-1-1!
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Albany County DA Opens Up About Quintuple Bypass
Benita Zahn at NewsChannel 13 spoke with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about his recent experience with heart disease and his emergency open-heart surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.
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First Recipients of Siena-Eddy Nursing Scholarships Announced
Congratulations to Tiffany Mayben of Albany and Nancy Watrous of Stuyvesant, recipients of The Margaret Krause and Siena College Nursing Scholarship funded through a unique partnership between The Eddy and Siena’s new Baldwin Nursing Program!
Inside SPHP
SPHP Colleagues Go Red for Women’s Health
Colleagues across St. Peter’s Health Partners wore red on February 3 to support National Wear Red Day and raise awareness about heart health for women.
Upcoming Events
No-Cost Mammograms, Breast Exams Available in Troy
The Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties will offer free breast cancer screenings for uninsured women on February 15 at The Massry Center in Troy.
Upcoming Events
Shoulder Joint Pain and Treatment Options Topic of Feb. 15 Seminar
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.