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Times Union: Ellis, St. Peter’s begin combining services

November 30, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

The Albany Times Union reported on the Management Services Agreement between Ellis Medicine and SPHP that was recently approved by the New York State Department of Health.

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WTEN: Over 4,000 Pairs of Socks Donated to Local Homeless Shelters as Part of ‘Socktober’ Campaign

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Kevin Little, director of environmental services at Samaritan Hospital, for its story on SPHP’s donation of nearly 5,000 pairs of brand new socks to local shelters.

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SPHP Staff Donate More Than 4,000 Pairs of Socks to Six Local Shelters on GivingTuesday

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

SPHP’s Environmental Services department spearheads “Socktober” effort, collecting more than 4,000 new pairs of socks for area shelters.

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WNYT: Health systems lose workers with no religious exemption to vaccine rule

November 23, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by WNYT for its story on the impact of New York state eliminating the religious exemption for healthcare workers who do not want to get vaccinated.

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WNYT: Smokers encouraged to quit as part of ‘Great American Smokeout’

November 23, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs for SPHP, appeared on WNYT Newschannel 13 to discuss the Great American Smokeout.

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LiveSmart: Be Sure to Try the Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Health benefits in pumpkin pie? Absolutely!

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St. Peter’s College of Nursing Students Donate 1,300 Items to VA Food Pantry

November 23, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

On November 23, 2021, students from the St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing donated 1,300 non-perishable food items to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center’s food pantry.

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LiveSmart: Diabetes Awareness Month – Simple Steps to Stay Healthy through the Holidays

November 18, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

For many, the time between Halloween and Super Bowl Sunday can be challenging, especially if you are trying to eat healthy. Click here for eight tips to help you navigate the season.

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WTEN: Tools to Quit Smoking for This Year’s Great American Smokeout

November 18, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs for SPHP, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Great American Smokeout. The event encourages smokers to try quitting for one day.

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LiveSmart: The Great American Smokeout – One Decision. One Plan. One Day.

November 18, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, the health benefits of quitting are enormous. Make TODAY the day you give up the habit.

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