Times Union: Seen at the Times Union Salute to Nurses Luncheon

May 14, 2018 Courtney Weisberg SPHP in the News

Three St. Peter’s Health Partners nurses were honored for nursing excellence at the fourth annual Times Union Salute to Nurses luncheon, held May 11, 2018, at the Century House in Latham.

Valerie Rivituso, BSN, RN, CNE, CEN, CCRN | Regulatory and Accreditation Coordinator, Acute Care Albany, SPHP, was named “2018 Nurse of the Year”. Kelli Foley, RN | Case Management, Community Hospice of Saratoga, and Amy Froehlich, BSN, RN | St. Peter’s Hospital Emergency Department, were honored as “2018 Nurse of the Year Finalists.”

The event, presented by St. Peter’s Health Partners and also sponsored by Excelsior College, aims to recognize professionals who represent excellence in the Capital Region.

See the full gallery of photos from the event HERE.

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