Wellness
LiveSmart: Keep it Clean — Exercise Proper Hand Washing
You count on your hands every day to do your dirty – as well as your clean – work. In between the dirty and the clean it’s important to wash your hands.
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Upcoming Events
Presentation To Focus on Joint Pain and Treatment Options
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.
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Samaritan & St. Mary’s Hospitals Launch Patient and Family Advisory Council
In an effort to improve quality and safety for patients, and the patient and family experience, the leaders at Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals have implemented a Patient and Family Advisory Council.
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Business Review: Where relentless is a compliment
St. Peter’s Hospital CEO Dr. Ann Errichetti was named one of five winners of the 2015 “Women Who Mean Business” award from the Albany Business Review.
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Business Review: Advice and insight shared at 2015 Women Who Mean Business luncheon
Congratulations to Dr. Ann Errichetti and the four other winners of this year’s Women Who Mean Business award from the Albany Business Review!
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Business Review: Helping Families Cope with the Anguish of Elder Care
The Albany Business Review interviewed Karen Meemken, elder care consultant for the CHOICES Geriatric Care Management Program at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the issues facing older adults and their adult children as they discuss assisted living and end-of-life care. See the full story here.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Adult Day Care Offers Safety and Stimulation Away from Home
It can be challenging for caregivers to ensure seniors are reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. An adult day program can help.
Upcoming Events
Schenectady Firefighters to Hold Boot Day to Benefit Sunnyview Pediatric Unit
On Thursday, October 8, Schenectady firefighters will be hosting a boot day in the city. Members will stand at various intersections and collect money in their boots. Proceeds will benefit the pediatric unit at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Board Member Recognized by Statewide Aging Association
Beverly Karpiak, a member of the board of directors of St. Peter’s Health Partners, was presented the Trustee of the Year Award by LeadingAge NY.
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Troy Surgical Associates Welcomes New Provider
Christina Sanders, D.O., has joined Troy Surgical Associates in Troy, New York. Board-certified, she will practice general surgery.