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13 Kids Who Care: John Cogan
Meet “13 Kids Who Care,” exceptional area youth who cast a bright light on our future through their volunteer efforts.
Facility: St. Peter's Hospital
Wellness
LiveSmart: Coffee and Caffeine – What’s the Buzz?
As many as 75 percent of Americans rely on coffee to get moving every single day. And the average coffee drinker consumes a little more than three cups a day to get their caffeine fix. But is it good for you?
Inside SPHP
Memo to Staff: Virginia Golden Named CEO of St. Peter’s, Albany Memorial Hospitals
Virginia L. Golden, chief integration officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), has been named chief executive officer of St. Peter’s and Albany Memorial hospitals, and vice president for Acute Care Albany at SPHP.
Upcoming Events
Enroll for March-April Session of “The Butt Stops Here”
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.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Weight and Onset of Puberty – What’s the Link?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently reported in a new study that overweight, obese, and normal weight boys all experience different rates of puberty. Dr. Tenenbaum from St. Peter’s Family Health Center explains why.
SPHP in the News
Ravena News -Herald: Hospital brings health and a wealth of knowledge to Ravena
The Ravena News Herald published an article about St. Peter’s Hospital staffers holding a a free health screening for residents of the Village of Ravena.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza
With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical.
News
Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care
St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care. This marks the second year in a row the hospital has received the two designations.
SPHP in the News
News 10: St. Peter’s Welcomes “Leaplings” to Capital Region
Two babies welcomed to the world at St. Peter’s Hospital on February 29 not only share a birthday, but they were also both featured in a story on WTEN 10 News about “leaplings” – babies born on February 29 in a Leap Year. Meet leap year babies Connor Murphy and Evangeline Tenney, as well as a “leapling” who celebrated her 104th birthday, in this WTEN report.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: St. Peter’s Celebrates ‘Leap Day’ with New Births
Meet leap year babies Connor Murphy and Evangeline Tenney, as well as a “leapling” who celebrated her 104th birthday!