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LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Know Your Respiratory Meds – Don’t Be a Victim of the Mis-Taken Inhaler

November 2, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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Learn About Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Rhythms at Free November 14 Event

November 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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Revelers pose for a photo at the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation's 2016 “Holiday Kickoff” fundraiser.

St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation to Hold 19th Annual “Holiday Kickoff” Celebration

November 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates Fall

October 30, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

On Friday, October 27, Mercy Cares for Kids held their annual Fall Festival. The playground transformed into a seasonally themed sensory play land.

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Dr. Mehul Trivedi to Discuss Weight Loss Surgery at November 9 Seminar

October 27, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

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

October 26, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

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.

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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.

“The Butt Stops Here” Helps Get Smokers on the Path to Quitting

October 24, 2017 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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Free Seminar on November 8 To Discuss Hip and Knee Pain

October 24, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Hip and Knee: Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 8, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.

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November 1 Seminar to Discuss Shoulder and Elbow Pain

October 19, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Shoulder and Elbow: Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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