SPHP in the News
Times Union: Were You Seen … at the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation 19th Annual Holiday Kickoff
Were you seen at the 19th Annual St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Annual Holiday Kickoff?
Facility: St. Peter's Hospital
Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Hospital Shows Support for Pancreatic Cancer
On November 16, St. Peter’s Health Partners Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeons, Dr. Jason Heckman and Dr. Rebecca Keim, encouraged staff members to wear purple in honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
SPHP in the News
Daily Gazette: New Baby Cafe in Schenectady, St. Peter’s Hospital Designated Baby-Friendly
The Daily Gazette published a column that discusses the new SPHP-sponsored Baby Café in Schenectady, as well as St. Peter’s Hospital’s first-in-the-region achievement of earning “Baby-Friendly” designation.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health
Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Know Your Respiratory Meds – Don’t Be a Victim of the Mis-Taken Inhaler
A lot has changed in the field of respiratory medications since the invention of the metered dose inhaler (MDI) sixty years ago. While MDIs and nebulizers are still in use today, the discovery of better medications has also seen the emergence of better delivery devices.
Upcoming Events
Learn About Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Rhythms at Free November 14 Event
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment to Get Your Rhythm Right,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
Upcoming Events
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation to Hold 19th Annual “Holiday Kickoff” Celebration
The St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual “Holiday Kickoff” celebration at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 17, at the Franklin Plaza in Troy.
Inside SPHP
Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates Fall
On Friday, October 27, Mercy Cares for Kids held their annual Fall Festival. The playground transformed into a seasonally themed sensory play land.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at November 9 Seminar
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Chief of Otolaryngology Elected President of Professional Society
Dr. Gavin Setzen, chief of otolaryngology at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently elected president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and its foundation.