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NewsChannel 13: Walking Your Way to Heart Health
Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, talks with WNYT about all the health benefits of walking, including improving your heart health.
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LiveSmart: Bicycling Fun – Proper Fit and Gear Make a Difference
With the arrival of the warmer weather, many people turn to their bicycles for exercise. But, before you even think about pedaling off, you need to make sure you have a bike helmet.
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The Record: Troy Hospital Lauded for Treatment of Severe Heart Attacks
Congratulations to Samaritan Hospital which was recognized with the Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award by the American Heart Association for its treatment of people who suffer serious heart attacks. The hospital was also named an additional recipient of the Mission: Life Bronze-Plus Award.
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Daily Gazette: Growing Interest in, Access to Sparklers Concerns ER Doctor
Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares some important safety tips about using sparklers or fireworks during the July 4 holiday weekend.
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St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center Receives Blanket Donation for Patients
St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center receives a donation of blankets from the Upstate New York and Vermont Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphompa Society and Carbone Subaru of Troy through the “Subaru Loves to Care” partnership.
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Samaritan Hospital Recognized by American Heart Association With Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award
Congratulations to the staff at Samaritan Hospital which has been recognized with the Mission: Lifeline Bronze-Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Receives AHA Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award
St. Peter’s Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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St. Peter’s Hospital NICU Celebrates Two Years Without Central Line Infection
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St. Peter’s Hospital this month celebrated an important milestone, surpassing two years without a central line–associated bloodstream infection in a patient.
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LiveSmart: Have a Safe Fourth of July!
Every year, thousands of people end up in emergency rooms as a result of fireworks related injuries. Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, offers tips on keeping it safe for your July 4 celebration.
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Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center Campus Celebrates 2016 Meaningful Milestones Awardees
Congratulations to the Meaningful Milestones awardees at Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. Sixteen staff members received certificates for their five-, 10-, 15-year increments of service and on, all the way to an individual who was honored for 40 years of service!