Wellness
LiveSmart: February is National Cancer Prevention Month – What Can You Do?
February is National Cancer Prevention Month – learn the steps you can take to prevent cancer in your life.
Facility: St. Peter's Hospital
Inside SPHP
Lights, Camera, Action! Movie Magic Taking Place on 3 Pavilion
A production crew was recently on 3 Pavilion at St. Peter’s Hospital, filming nurses for an upcoming BlueShield of Northeastern New York campaign.
SPHP in the News
Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season
The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population.
News
Becky’s House Receives $1,000 Donation to Support Pancreatic Surgery Patients
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.
Upcoming Events
Dr. Mehul Trivedi To Discuss Bariatric Surgery at Feb. 23 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, February 23, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Chest Pain – Know the Signs, Know What to Do!
When chest pain strikes, would you know what to do and where to go? When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise — CALL 9-1-1!
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Albany County DA Opens Up About Quintuple Bypass
Benita Zahn at NewsChannel 13 spoke with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about his recent experience with heart disease and his emergency open-heart surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Upcoming Events
Shoulder Joint Pain and Treatment Options Topic of Feb. 15 Seminar
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.
Inside SPHP
Third Annual Patient Experience Retreat Held at St. Peter’s Hospital
More than 150 colleagues participated in the St. Peter’s Hospital Patient Experience Council’s 3rd Annual Patient Experience Retreat, a half-day event to engage in team building and knowledge sharing aimed at improving the patient experience.
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Soares Back on Job, Changed After Open-Heart Surgery
The Times Union published a story about Albany County District Attorney David Soares, and spoke to him about his recent experience with heart disease and his emergency heart surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.