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News 10: Eddy Village Green Model Reinventing Nursing Home Care

November 28, 2016 Angela Yu

Eddy Village Green at Cohoes, New York state’s first Green House model, shows how traditional nursing home care is reinvented to a family style approach that seniors prefer.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Hosts Successful Nursing Day of Inquiry

November 23, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Hospital recently hosted its annual Nursing Day of Inquiry, an educational and professional development conference for nurses to learn from their peers and industry experts.

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Eddy SeniorCare Brightens “Up” Annual Gazette Holiday Parade

November 23, 2016 Angela Yu

Eddy SeniorCare, The Eddy’s PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) center in Schenectady, recreated this colorful rendition of the Disney movie “Up” for the annual Gazette Holiday Parade.

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Terrace at Beverwyck Residents Make Bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness

November 22, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Residents of Terrace at Beverwyck made and donated breast cancer awareness bracelets for patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Breast Center.

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Times Union: Latham salon offers free services to cancer patients

November 22, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union published a story about Rumors Salon and Spa in Latham generously and compassionately providing free beauty services to women who are patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center.

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NewsChannel 13: In Depth – School Lead Testing

November 22, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Some local school districts and parents were shocked following NYS-mandated lead testing in water sources, when results showed many students may have been exposed to lead in their school’s drinking water.

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Major General Anthony P. German, commander of the New York Air National Guard, presents Helen Krajick, manager of the operating room at St. Peter’s Hospital, with the Patriot Award in recognition of her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Times Union: To OR Nurse, Workers Are Family

November 22, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Helen Krajick, RN, MS, CNOR, manager of the operating room (OR) at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recognized this summer for her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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“Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” Topic of Dec. 1 Seminar in Albany

November 22, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. The students, who are as young as for years old, filled the baskets with candy, puzzle books, warm socks, and other items. Included in each basket was a handmade card with the message: "You are worthy of a beautiful life."

Colonie Head Start Students Donate Baskets to Cancer Care Patients

November 18, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center. Included with several items in each basket was a handmade card with the message: “You are worthy of a beautiful life.”

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News 10: Combating “Text Neck” – It’s a Real Condition

November 18, 2016 Angela Yu

Dr. Thomas McCormack, of St. Peter’s Spine and Neurosurgery, talks about “text neck,” a condition that affects frequent users of cell phones, tablets and other devices. It can also damage your spine!

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