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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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LiveSmart: February is National Cancer Prevention Month – What Can You Do?

February 15, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

February is National Cancer Prevention Month – learn the steps you can take to prevent cancer in your life.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Movie Magic Taking Place on 3 Pavilion

February 14, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

A production crew was recently on 3 Pavilion at St. Peter’s Hospital, filming nurses for an upcoming BlueShield of Northeastern New York campaign.

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Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season

February 13, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population.

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Becky’s House Receives $1,000 Donation to Support Pancreatic Surgery Patients

February 13, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners has received a $1,000 donation to support pancreatic surgery patients who stay at Becky’s House, a home-away-from-home for patients and their families who travel from a distance to be treated at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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Dr. Mehul Trivedi To Discuss Bariatric Surgery at Feb. 23 Seminar

February 10, 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, February 23, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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