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NewsChannel 13 Forum: Great American Smokeout Aims to Help Smokers Quit for a Day

November 14, 2016 Angela Yu

November 17 is the Great American Smokeout, a day that challenges smokers to quit their addiction for one day! Erin Sinisgalli, director of St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health Programs, talks with NewsChannel 13 about the annual campaign.

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St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center Welcomes Meredith Robison

November 11, 2016 Angela Yu

Welcome to Meredith Robison who has been named director of the St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center in Troy.

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Dr. Michael J. Martinelli, of Albany Associates in Cardiology, was interviewed for an article, "Why Radial Access for Complex Coronary Interventions?," in the October issue of Cath Lab Digest.

Cath Lab Digest Interviews Dr. Michael J. Martinelli

November 10, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Michael J. Martinelli, of Albany Associates in Cardiology, was interviewed for an article, “Why Radial Access for Complex Coronary Interventions?,” in the October issue of Cath Lab Digest.

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SPHP Colleagues Give Back To Community In Support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

November 10, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, colleagues at St. Peter’s, Albany Memorial, Samaritan, and St. Mary’s hospitals raised money and donated needed items throughout October to support women and children residing in local shelters.

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Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals Hold “Friendsgiving” Clothing Drive to Help Local Community

November 10, 2016 Angela Yu

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals’ Healthy Future Healthy Troy Committee is holding a “Friendsgiving Clothing Drive.” Through Dec. 7, we will be collecting donations of new, clean and gently used warm clothing items, including coats, hats, gloves/mittens, scarves and socks to help the local community!

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LiveSmart: Kids and Diabetes — A Weighty Issue

November 9, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

It is a story that is familiar to anyone who follows the news – the number of American children who are overweight or obese is skyrocketing. Even more frightening is that Type 2 diabetes – historically found in adults – is increasingly being discovered in young adults and adolescents.

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NewsChannel 13: Great American Smokeout Challenging Smokers to Quit for a Day

November 9, 2016 Angela Yu

Erin Sinisgalli, director of St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health Programs, talks with NewsChannel 13 about the Great American Smokeout which challenges smokers to quit the habit for a day!

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No-Cost Mammograms and Breast Exams Available in Troy

November 8, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

The Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties will offer free breast cancer screenings for uninsured women on November 16 in Troy.

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Memorial College of Nursing Students Volunteer to Work With Kids

November 4, 2016 Angela Yu

Every semester, students from the Memorial College of Nursing volunteer for a day at the South End Children’s Cafe in Albany as part of their off-site clinical experience during their pediatric rotation.

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Nov. 10 Weight Loss Surgery Seminar: “It’s About Winning!”

November 3, 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, November 10, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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