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St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center Welcomes Meredith Robison
Welcome to Meredith Robison who has been named director of the St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center in Troy.
Facility: St. Mary's Hospital
Inside SPHP
Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals Hold “Friendsgiving” Clothing Drive to Help Local Community
Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals’ Healthy Future Healthy Troy Committee is holding a “Friendsgiving Clothing Drive.” Through Dec. 7, we will be collecting donations of new, clean and gently used warm clothing items, including coats, hats, gloves/mittens, scarves and socks to help the local community!
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NewsChannel 13: Great American Smokeout Challenging Smokers to Quit for a Day
Erin Sinisgalli, director of St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health Programs, talks with NewsChannel 13 about the Great American Smokeout which challenges smokers to quit the habit for a day!
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News 10: How to Ensure a Safe Halloween
Thousands of people turned out at Samaritan and St. Mary’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event Friday night. Check out the video in News 10 ABC’s report about safe trick or treating.
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The Record: Trunk or Treat: Troy Hospitals Host Second Annual Halloween Event
Trunk or Treat! Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals hosted their very successful 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event Friday night. Check out the pics and The Record article!
Upcoming Events
Quit Smoking With “The Butt Stops Here” Program
Quitting is the single best thing a smoker can do to improve their health and reduce the risk of dying from a smoking-related illness. SPHP offers the 7-week “The Butt Stops Here” program to help smokers quit.
News
Sweet! Samaritan and St. Mary’s Staff Donate Mounds of Candy for 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
Thanks to all the staff and departments that donated candy and sweets for Samaritan and St. Mary’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event! As a result of your generosity, we collected nearly 58,000 pieces of candy and treats for children in our community!
Wellness
LiveSmart: Tips for Finding a Physician
When you’re shopping for a car or house, you do homework to get the best fit for you. Shopping for a doctor should be no different.
News
Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals Hold 2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat” Community Event
Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals will host the 2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat,” a family friendly event offering children a safe place to trick or treat in advance of Halloween activities, Friday, Oct. 28, 4 – 7 p.m., Samaritan Hospital Parking Garage, 2215 Burdett Ave., Troy.
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Times Union: Transition of Troy Hospitals Goes Into Effect
As of October 1, Samaritan Hospital officially becomes the inpatient hospital in Troy, while St. Mary’s becomes an advanced ambulatory care campus. Norman Dascher, chief executive officer of Samaritan and St. Mary’s, talks with the Times Union about the transition.