Although concerns about the safety of treats comes up every year, the fact is most injuries that send kids to emergency departments on Halloween have nothing to do with candy. [...]
The Times Union published a story on a new regional effort to reduce opioid use in hospital emergency departments. The Iroquois Healthcare Association is spearheading [...]
On Sunday, October 21, St. Peter’s Health Partners sponsored The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer with other community organizations. Thank you to everyone who participated, and helped raise awareness about breast cancer [...]
On Friday, October 19, St. Peter’s Health Partners colleagues showed their support by wearing pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thank you to everyone who participated! [...]
Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse for St. Peter's Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss HPV-related cancers and preventative efforts, including the HPV vaccine. [...]
The Capital Region's first Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy for obstructive sleep apnea has been performed at St. Peter's Hospital. Ear, nose, and throat surgeons, Siobhan Kuhar, M.D., and Jessica Riccio, M.D., with Albany ENT and Allergy Services performed the procedure on an employee of St. Peter's Hospital. [...]
Three members of the SPHP Wellness Committee have been treated for breast cancer. They share their stories and advice for other women with WNYT's Benita Zahn. [...]
The Times Union published an article on the life and passing of Mary Femia. Femia was a certified addictions registered nurse at St. Peter's Hospital for many years. She passed away Oct. 7 following a long battle with cancer. [...]
Dr. Mehul Trivedi of St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, titled “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” on Thursday, November 1. [...]