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Business Review: 10 Minutes With Norman Dascher

April 29, 2016 Angela Yu

The Albany Business Review features Norman Dascher, chief executive officer of Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals, and vice president of Acute Care-Troy for St. Peter’s Health Partners in this “10 Minutes with…” profile article.

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LiveSmart: Health Professions – Opportunities, Advancement, Flexibility

April 27, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

If you’re just starting out work or considering changing fields, a rewarding and challenging career in health care may be what you’re seeking.

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Times Union: State’s New CARE Act Ensures Education Upon Discharge

April 27, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published an article about the implementation of the state’s CARE Act, featuring insight from SPHP professionals.

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SPHP offers the 7-week "The Butt Stops Here" program to help smokers quit and reduce their risk of dying from a smoking-related illness.

Enroll for New Sessions of “The Butt Stops Here”

April 4, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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NewsChannel 13: New Program at Samaritan & St. Mary’s Hospitals Helping Improve Patient Care and Family Experience

March 22, 2016 Angela Yu

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals have launched a new program that is helping improve patient care and the hospital care experience for family members. It’s called the Patient and Family Advisory Council.

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Enroll for March-April Session of “The Butt Stops Here”

March 3, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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St. Mary’s Offering Free Mammography Screenings

February 24, 2016 Angela Yu

St. Mary’s Hospital of Troy, in collaboration with the Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer counties, will offer free mammogram screenings for women who have no health insurance, Wednesday, Mar. 16, 4 – 6 p.m., at the Massry Center, 147 Hoosick St., Troy.

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Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

February 15, 2016 Angela Yu

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region.

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NewsChannel 13: Quitting Smoking – The Health Effects & Benefits

February 15, 2016 Angela Yu

Erin Sinisgalli, director of St. Mary’s Center for Health Programs and Promotion, talks about the latest news about smoking cessation, and the host of health benefits when you quit smoking.

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LiveSmart: Understanding Chest Pain – Know The Signs

February 11, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Chest pain can occur from a number of causes including heartburn, muscle strain, a sports injury, or asthma. When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise, especially if you are experiencing pain that you have never felt before.

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