Inside SPHP
SPHP Colleagues Go Red for Women’s Health
Colleagues across St. Peter’s Health Partners wore red on February 3 to support National Wear Red Day and raise awareness about heart health for women.
Facility: Samaritan Hospital
Wellness
LiveSmart: Shaking the Sodium Habit
If the majority of your food is highly processed, from a restaurant, fast food outlet, or deli counter, you are likely swimming in a sea of sodium. Make today the day you start to shake the sodium habit!
News
SPHP Hospitals Go Red For Women’s Heart Health
Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals will be among 35 Capital Region buildings to be illuminated in red in February, in support of American Heart Month.
Inside SPHP
Samaritan Hospital Nurse’s Compassionate Care Touches Patient
Samaritan Hospital RN Laura Kellogg provided such compassionate care that she transformed the hospital experience for her patient. See what her patient does in appreciation…
Wellness
LiveSmart: When Identifying Stroke, it is Critical to Act F.A.S.T.
Strokes occur either when a blood clot or sudden bleeding cuts off the flow of oxygen to part of the brain. The sooner you get to an Emergency Department, the more treatment options are available. That is why, when someone suffers a stroke, you must act FAST!
Inside SPHP
Lori Santos Named Vice President, Acute Care Finance for St. Peter’s Health Partners
Longtime finance leader Lori Santos has been named vice president for acute care finance at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The appointment is effective January 15, 2017.
SPHP in the News
Spectrum News Ch. 9: Shoveling Dangerous to Individuals With Heart Conditions
Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, talks about how physical activities in the cold weather, such as shoveling the driveway, can be dangerous for those with heart conditions!
Inside SPHP
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Student Helps Save a Life at Local Gym
Congratulations to Kathleen Hale, a student at the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, who helped save a life Wednesday when a woman collapsed at a local gym!
Inside SPHP
Emergency Management Team Runs Successful Ebola Drills in December
St. Peter’s Health Partners conducted a series of Ebola drills throughout December at its four acute care hospitals. The emergency management teams at Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals coordinated the drills at their respective locations.
SPHP in the News
CBS 6 News: Deadly Household Products Can Poison Your Child
Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency services for Albany Memorial, Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, warns about the dangers of common household products to children, including products you use every day!