Wellness
LiveSmart: Keep Tobacco Out of Your Mouth to Avoid Oral Cancer
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, more than 43,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. […]
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Wellness
LiveSmart: Safety on the Playground Makes for More Fun
Adult supervision and knowledge is the most important factor in preventing a good number of playground falls and injuries. […]
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Sports Season is Time to be Aware of Concussions
Pediatrician Dr. Diane Tenenbaum & Dr. Ken Shapiro of brain injury rehabilitation at Sunnyview discuss concussions and concerns for brain injuries. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks
The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks. […]
SPHP in the News
Daily Gazette: Getting Into the Hydration Habit
Staying hydrated, especially during the summer months, can be tough. A recent article in The Daily Gazette offers some tips. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Kids Heading Back to School? Do the Right Thing – Vaccinate!
With kids heading back to school in just a few short weeks, there is no better time to think about the importance of vaccination. […]
News
Mercy Cares For Kids to Feature in NYS Training Videos for Exceptional Child Care
MCFK was the backdrop for footage to be integrated into a series of videos designed to help families in their efforts to choose quality child care. […]
News
NYS Breastfeeding Webinar Features Mercy Cares For Kids
Mercy Cares For Kids is featured in a video produced by the NYS School of Public Health to promote the importance of breastfeeding. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Breastfeeding is Best Feeding
Mother Nature provides the perfect food for human infants. It is milk from Mom – and its many health benefits make it the ideal food for infants and children. […]
Inside SPHP
SPHPMA Physician Honored by Professional Society
St. Peter’s Health Partners Radiologist Richard F. Rowley, M.D., has been named the 2015 Physician of the Year by the New York State Society of Physician Assistants. The society represents the physician assistant profession throughout the state. […]