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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.

St. Peter’s Hospital OR Manager Helen Krajick Honored with Patriot Award

June 2, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Helen Krajick, manager of the operating room at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for her support of an employee in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Thanks Staff at Annual Picnic

June 1, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital held an employee appreciation picnic on May 31, a warm spring day with bright blue skies and lots of sunshine. The annual picnic is a way for hospital leadership to thank staff for all that they do every day to provide quality care and services to our communities.

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LiveSmart: Protect Yourself From the Sun — Slip, Slap, Slop!

June 1, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

People at highest risk for skin cancer include those with red or blonde hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, pale complexion, and/or a family history of skin cancer, especially melanoma. But everyone should think about sun safety — remember to slip, slap, slop this summer!

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U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko visited St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center in Cohoes last month to hear from providers and patients about their experiences with opioid addiction and its treatment.

Congressman Paul Tonko Visits SPARC to Discuss Opioid Addiction

June 1, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko visited St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center in Cohoes last month to hear from providers and patients about their experiences with opioid addiction and its treatment.

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Free Seminar To Discuss Joint Pain, Treatment Options

May 30, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.

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SPHP Colleagues Make Strong Showing at Workforce Team Challenge

May 26, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners made a strong showing with 119 registered runners at the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge 3.5-mile race on May 19 in Albany.

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Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals Celebrate Five Years of “Walk With a Doc”

May 25, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Community members, patients, and volunteers held an event to honor the cardiologists and nurses who have fostered and grown Troy’s popular “Walk With A Doc” program over the past five years.

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LiveSmart: Hospice Services for Veterans

May 25, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

As of 2014, there were more than 21.8 million military veterans in the United States; of those, 9.4 million are 65 and older. The Community Hospice helps aging veterans face their special end-of-life issues with dignity, honor and respect.

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St. Mary’s Hospital Recognized With “Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award”

May 25, 2016 Angela Yu

Congratulations to St. Mary’s Hospital of Troy which has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

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Three Eddy Nursing Homes Recognized for Quality and Performance by NYS Nursing Home Quality Initiative

May 24, 2016 Angela Yu

Three nursing homes operated by The Eddy were recognized by the New York State Department of Health’s Nursing Home Quality Initiative as “top-performing facilities.”

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