Wellness
LiveSmart: Knowing Your Family Health History Can Mean a Healthier Future
Not just curly hair, eye color, and dimples get passed on in families — know your medical lineage to ensure long-term health and well-being.
Facility: St. Peter's Hospital
Wellness
LiveSmart: Visiting Sick Loved Ones During the Holidays
Give the gift of your presence this holiday season — make time to visit a loved one sick at home or in the hospital.
News
Nurse Navigators Helping Cancer Patients Through Devastating Diagnosis
Nurse navigators are specially trained oncology-certified nurses who serve as advocates for an individual diagnosed with cancer. They help coordinate a patient’s medical tests, physician appointments, insurance paperwork, and more.
Wellness
LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 43,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreas cancer this year.
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Seen at St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation’s 17th Annual Holiday Kickoff
Merrymakers gathered Friday night to attend the St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation‘s 17th Annual Holiday Kickoff at the Franklin Plaza in Troy. Click here to see the Times Union’s “Were You Seen” gallery.
Upcoming Events
Community Invited to Free Presentation on Joint Pain
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus.
Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology Welcomes Dr. Ronnie Luyun
Dr. Ronnie F. Luyun has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology. Board-certified, he will practice medical oncology and hematology at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center.
News
Four St. Peter’s Health Partners Hospitals Named Nationally Accredited Chest Pain Centers
The four St. Peter’s Health Partners acute care hospitals – St. Peter’s, Samaritan, Albany Memorial, and St. Mary’s – are the first in the Capital Region to receive national Chest Pain Center Accreditation.
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Get Vaccinated Now to Avoid the Flu
Families will soon be getting together for the holidays, spreading cheer, joy and love. Unfortunately, they will also likely be spreading their germs.
News
Gastroenterologists at St. Peter’s Hospital Collaborate with Chinese Peers to Teach, Learn New Techniques
An international collaboration between physicians at St. Peter’s Hospital and a leading Chinese research hospital will result in better, more sophisticated care for patients at both facilities.