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LiveSmart: Shaking the Sodium Habit

February 2, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

If the majority of your food is highly processed, from a restaurant, fast food outlet, or deli counter, you are likely swimming in a sea of sodium. Make today the day you start to shake the sodium habit!

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SPHP Hospitals Go Red For Women’s Heart Health

February 2, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals will be among 35 Capital Region buildings to be illuminated in red in February, in support of American Heart Month.

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In celebration of American Heart Month, handmade red hats will be distributed to babies born in February at St. Peter's Hospital. The program aims to raise awareness about congenital heart defects.

St. Peter’s Hospital Participating in AHA’s “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Program

February 2, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

In celebration of American Heart Month, handmade red hats will be distributed to babies born in February at St. Peter’s Hospital. The program aims to raise awareness about congenital heart defects.

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Weight Loss Surgery Topic of Free Feb. 9 Seminar

February 1, 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 9, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus.

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Celebrating St. Peter’s Nurses in New DOH Educational Video

January 27, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

A viewing party was recently held on 3 Pavilion, the postpartum/newborn nursery wing at St. Peter’s Hospital, to celebrate their role in the creation of an educational video by the New York State Department of Health.

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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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