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LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP!

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St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care Offers Workshop on Healthy Changes for Weight Management

January 23, 2017 Angela Yu

St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational weight management workshop, “Change Your Environment, Eat Healthier and Achieve Weight Loss.”

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Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care, and Cancer Care

January 20, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2017 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the third consecutive year, and Cancer Care for the first time.

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Dr. Robert Phang To Discuss Atrial Fibrillation at Free Jan. 24 Seminar

January 19, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Dr. Robert Phang will be the distinguished speaker at a free educational seminar, “Atrial Fibrillation: Treatment to Get Your Rhythm Right,” at 6 p.m. on January 24 in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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LiveSmart: When Identifying Stroke, it is Critical to Act F.A.S.T.

January 19, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Strokes occur either when a blood clot or sudden bleeding cuts off the flow of oxygen to part of the brain. The sooner you get to an Emergency Department, the more treatment options are available. That is why, when someone suffers a stroke, you must act FAST!

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NewsChannel 13: Cervical Cancer Awareness

January 16, 2017 Angela Yu

Dr. Ellen Biggers, ob/gyn with St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates and president of Burdett Birth Center, talks about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

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Do You Know An Exceptional Youth? Nominate Him/Her for 2017’s “13 Kids Who Care”!

January 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Do you work with or know an exceptional young person who is an active volunteer? St. Peter’s Health Partners, WNYT-NewsChannel 13, and the Times Union want to hear from you, as we are looking for nominations for this year’s “13 Kids Who Care”!

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Spreading Christmas Cheer at St. Peter’s Hospital

January 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Hospital Spiritual Care Department spreads Christmas cheer with caroling.

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LiveSmart: Think “Baby-Friendly” When Welcoming Your New Baby

January 12, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

For expectant moms, determining who will be a part of your birthing team is a big decision. Choosing the right caregivers and location for your birth can be difficult; a good place to start is to ask if the hospital you are considering is “Baby-Friendly.”

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Experienced finance leader Lori Santos has been named vice president for acute care finance at St. Peter’s Health Partners, effective January 15, 2017.

Lori Santos Named Vice President, Acute Care Finance for St. Peter’s Health Partners

January 11, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Longtime finance leader Lori Santos has been named vice president for acute care finance at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The appointment is effective January 15, 2017.

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