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Troy Record: Lonely at the Top

September 15, 2016 Angela Yu

Norman Dascher, chief executive officer of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, is caught all wet as staff got a shot at drenching the CEO at the St. Mary’s Annual Employee Picnic. Dascher was a good sport serving as the target for all the fun! See the photo in the Troy Record.

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LiveSmart: Alleviate COPD Symptoms With Pulmonary Rehab

September 14, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

You feel your chest getting tight and every time you inhale you hear a tell-tale wheeze. You feel like you’re gasping for air, but yet you still can’t breathe. You could be one of the millions of Americans with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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NewsChannel 13: The Eddy Offers Housing and Care Options for Seniors as They Age

September 13, 2016 Angela Yu

James Farnan, director of operations for Eddy Senior Living, talks with NewsChannel 13 about the different levels of housing and care options available to seniors in the Capital Region.

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The Eddy and Siena College Announce New Full-Tuition Scholarship for Nurses

September 12, 2016 Angela Yu

The Eddy, in partnership with Siena College, has established a new joint scholarship program offering full-tuition scholarships to registered nurses interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing and working in the increasingly important field of population health.

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U.S. News and World Report Ranks St. Peter’s Hospital One of Highest Quality Hospitals in New York State

September 8, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) has awarded St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) its highest ranking in northeastern New York and one of the highest in New York state for excellent quality of care.

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LiveSmart: Hearing Aids Offer Assistance in Transition From Impairment

September 7, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Hearing loss is usually gradual and painless; as a result, it’s easy for many people to ignore. It is critical to address the issue as soon as possible, to circumvent the numerous social, cognitive and health effects of delaying treatment.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It's About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.

September 7 Seminar To Discuss Weight Loss Surgery

September 2, 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, September 7, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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A pair of area Girl Scouts, Jordan Foster and Hannah Strouse, created the “Helpful Hearts Program” to help families feel more connected to their new babies in the St. Peter’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit.

Girl Scouts Create “Helpful Hearts Project” for NICU Families

September 2, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

A pair of area Girl Scouts, Jordan Foster and Hannah Strouse, created the “Helpful Hearts Program” to help families feel more connected to their new babies in the St. Peter’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit.

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LiveSmart: Back to School — Are Your Kids Vaccinated?

August 31, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Labor Day means most schools are back in session next week, so this is your final chance to make sure the students in your life are up to date on their vaccinations before they start.

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Jennifer Ryan, Manager of the Infection & Control Program for St Peter’s Hospital, sat down with Look TV yesterday to discuss Zika virus - what it is, symptoms, and preventative measures.

Look TV: Zika Virus

August 30, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Jennifer Ryan, Manager of the Infection & Control Program for St Peter’s Hospital, sat down with Look TV yesterday to discuss Zika virus – what it is, symptoms, and preventative measures.

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