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“Weight Loss Surgery: It’s About Winning!” Topic of March 30 Seminar

March 23, 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, March 30, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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LiveSmart: You Are What You Eat

March 22, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Researchers and medical professionals have long suspected the types of food Americans eat play a role in the rising number of individuals battling obesity and diabetes. New scientific evidence explains why.

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SPHP and Partners “Go Blue” to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 9, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Peter’s Health Partners is joining with others to “Go Blue” and raise awareness about the disease and its devastating impact.

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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

March 6, 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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LiveSmart: Adding Whole Grains to Your Diet is a Smart, Delicious Decision

March 1, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

March is National Nutrition Month, which makes it the perfect time to highlight the importance of whole grains!

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The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) is a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

Breast Center at St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Full Accreditation from NAPBC

March 1, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

A breast center that achieves this accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer

February 23, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center has received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC). The center has been accredited by the CoC since 1985.

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Expanding Palliative Care: Samaritan Hospital Introduces Palliative Care Team to Help Seriously Ill Patients

February 23, 2017 Angela Yu

As part of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ (SPHP) expanding Palliative Care Partners service line, Samaritan Hospital is the latest to implement a palliative care team to serve patients in the Troy and Rensselaer County area communities.

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LiveSmart: Teach Kids About Dental Health for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles

February 23, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Good dental care is vital to overall health, so engaging children early ensures a lifetime of healthy smiles.

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St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care Offers Weight Management Workshop on Herb and Supplement Safety

February 20, 2017 Angela Yu

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational weight management workshop on the safety and efficacy of herbs, supplements, and other weight loss products.

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