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Mercy Cares for Kids Celebrates its Pre-K Graduates
Mercy Cares for Kids held a socially-distanced graduation ceremony in its parking lot to celebrate the 27 students graduating from its pre-K program.
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Dr. Catherine Adams Authors Journal Article on Palliative Care in a Pandemic
An article by Catherine Adams, MD, PhD, chief of palliative medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital and Community Hospice, was published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
The article, “Goals of Care in a Pandemic: Our Experience and Recommendations,” explores the challenges faced by palliative care teams during the COVID-19 crisis.
The article, “Goals of Care in a Pandemic: Our Experience and Recommendations,” explores the challenges faced by palliative care teams during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Fuccillo Auto Group Donates Food to St. Peter’s Hospital
Thank you to the Fuccillo Auto Group for feeding some of our colleagues at St. Peter’s Hospital! The company graciously arranged for, and delivered, 115 lunches to colleagues in our emergency department and ICU, and at our screening stations.
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CAP COM Donates Masks to St. Peter’s Health Partners
In recognition of St. Peter’s Health Partners, CAP COM Federal Credit Union has donated 4,000 masks as well as $15,000 to the Northeast Health Foundation.
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Colleagues Spread Easter Cheer at Samaritan Hospital
Colleagues in the Food and Nutrition department at Samaritan Hospital made 24 Easter baskets for their colleagues in nursing units and support services.
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Franklin Hospitality Group and LoPorto’s Restaurant and Catering Donate Easter and Passover Meals to Samaritan and St. Peter’s Hospitals
LoPorto’s Restaurant and Catering and The Franklin Hospitality Group donated meals to more than 700 employees of St. Peter’s Health Partners in celebration of Passover and Easter weekend.
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Burdett Birth Center Donates Baskets to Nursing Colleagues at Samaritan Hospital
On Tuesday, April 7, colleagues at Burdett Birth Center presented homemade baskets to their nursing colleagues at Samaritan Hospital. The baskets, full of snacks, were to express thanks for all that their colleagues on other floors are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Colleagues Helping Colleagues in Samaritan Hospital ICU
Chris LaBarre, a patient care technician at Samaritan Hospital, along with help from his friends, extended his compassion to his colleagues. He loaded a wheelchair with boxes of snacks and drinks to help fuel his colleagues in the ICU.
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Healthy Families of Rensselaer County Continues to Serve Families During COVID-19 Crisis
Healthy Families of Rensselaer County may not be able to make in-home visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still providing needed supplies to families.
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Mercy Cares for Kids Send Cards and Letters of Support to Nurses During COVID-19 Crisis
Teachers and children at Mercy Cares for Kids recently sent some very special messages to nurses at St. Peter’s Hospital. The children, some as young as three years old, made cards and pictures to show their appreciation for everything the nurses do, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.