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SPHPMA Welcomes Melanie Connell, NP
SPHPMA Home Based Care Program welcomes nurse practitioner, Melanie Connell to its office in Troy.
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Dr. Shail Maingi Publishes Study on Hospice and Palliative Care for LGBT Patients
Shail Maingi, MD, of St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, published an article in the May 2018 issue of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, examining end-of-life care concerns surrounding sexual and gender minorities.
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Photo Galley: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
On April 21, The Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program at Samaritan Hospital held the 11th annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” at Riverfront Park in Troy.
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Children Plant Pinwheel Garden of Hope to Raise Child Abuse Awareness
Children at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center plant Pinwheels for Prevention in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event raises awareness so more people will learn to detect, report, and help eliminate child abuse in their communities.
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Photo Gallery: Samaritan Hospital ICU Open House
On April 17, St. Peter’s Health Partners held an open house to celebrate the new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Samaritan Hospital.
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Sunnyview Staff Members Publish Study in Educational Journal
Colleagues at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital collaborated on a fall reduction study published in the March/April 2018 issue of Rehabilitation Nursing Journal. The team implemented a video monitoring system, aimed at reducing patient falls.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Awarded Grant for Diabetes Awareness and Prevention
Federal grant helps St. Peter’s Health Partners expand program to advance diabetes awareness and prevention. The PreventT2 program is a free, 16-week course focusing on key lifestyle changes to help reduce a person’s diabetes risk.
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Elvis Visits Eddy DayBreak in Rensselaer
On Monday, April 9, Participants of Eddy DayBreak Adult Day Services in Rensselaer received a visit from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. DayBreak participants and staff enjoyed the entertainment and sang right along.
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St. Peter’s Gynecology Welcomes Physician Assistant Barbara Poetzsch
Barbara Poetzsch, PA, has joined St. Peter’s Gynecology in Green Island, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Poetzsch will practice outpatient gynecological care.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Colleagues Celebrate Springtime with Free Pretzels
On Thursday, March 29, St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Memorial Hospital celebrated spring and opening day of baseball with a pretzel giveaway for staff!