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Free March 9 Seminar To Discuss Joint Pain

February 29, 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, March 9, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.

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NewsChannel 13: Cuisine Magic Showcasing Cuisines of Americana

February 26, 2016 Angela Yu

Michelle Mazzacco, vice president of Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, talks about the 23rd Annual Cuisine Magic culinary competition, grand-tasting, and fundraiser coming up. This year’s theme is “The Magic of Americana,” which highlights many different cuisines around the country.

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St. Mary’s Offering Free Mammography Screenings

February 24, 2016 Angela Yu

St. Mary’s Hospital of Troy, in collaboration with the Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer counties, will offer free mammogram screenings for women who have no health insurance, Wednesday, Mar. 16, 4 – 6 p.m., at the Massry Center, 147 Hoosick St., Troy.

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23rd Annual Cuisine Magic Fundraiser Highlights “The Magic of Americana”

February 24, 2016 Angela Yu

Eddy Visiting Nurse Association will hold “Cuisine Magic 2016,” its 23rd annual culinary grand tasting extravaganza and benefit on Sunday, March 20 at the Albany Marriott.

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LiveSmart: Brushing Up On Good Dental Health Critical for Seniors

February 24, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Seniors are generally more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, in part because of many commonly used medications that cause dry mouth. This lack of saliva makes the mouth susceptible to infections and decay.

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Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman has joined St. Peter’s Urgent Care in Clifton Park

Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman Joins St. Peter’s Urgent Care

February 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman has joined St. Peter’s Urgent Care in Clifton Park, a practice of SPHPMA. Board-certified in family medicine, she will practice urgent care.

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SPHPMA has appointed two experienced administrators, Jack Hogan and Craig Knack, to the organization's senior leadership team.

SPHPMA Names Two Directors to Senior Leadership Team

February 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

SPHPMA has named Jack Hogan as Director of Corporate Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officer, and
Craig Knack as Director of Operations for Albany Associates in Cardiology.

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Board-certified adult and holistic nurse practitioner Lisa Andersson has joined SPHPMA Home Visiting Physicians. She will practice home-based primary care.

Lisa Andersson Joins SPHPMA Home Visiting Physicians

February 23, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Board-certified adult nurse practitioner and holistic nurse practitioner Lisa Andersson has joined the SPHPMA Home Visiting Physicians program. She will practice home-based primary care.

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LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health Go Together!

February 22, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The pets we share our world with provide love, comfort, and companionship. And the bond between people and their pets has been shown to increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Participating in AHA’s “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Program

February 16, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital Newborn Nursery Nurse Manager JoAnn Lionarons recently picked up a box of red newborn hats provided by the American Heart Association as part of its “Little Hats, Big Hearts” campaign.

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