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Santa To Visit Newborns and Families on Christmas Day at St. Peter’s Hospital

December 23, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

After a long night of making deliveries, Santa is making one last stop at St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas Day (Sunday, December 25) before heading back to the North Pole. Old St. Nick will be visiting happy moms and families – as well as their newest arrivals – in their hospital rooms.

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CDPHP and St. Peter’s Health Partners Reach Contract Agreement

December 7, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

CDPHP and St. Peter’s Health Partners are pleased to announce that both organizations have reached an agreement that guarantees CDPHP members continued access to care at St. Peter’s Health Partners’ facilities.

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St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn the international “Baby-Friendly” designation. The prestigious designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

St. Peter’s Hospital Receives “Baby-Friendly” Designation

December 5, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn the international “Baby-Friendly” designation. The prestigious designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

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Troy Cancer Centers Dedicated to Memory of Hildegard Medicus

November 29, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Health Partners – in appreciation of the generosity of 97-year-old donor Heinrich Medicus and his $1.5 million gift to advance cancer services – has renamed its two Troy cancer centers in memory of his late wife, Hildegard Medicus.

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Eddy Visiting Nurse Association Raises $62K for Kathy Buffaline Memorial Patient Care Fund

November 14, 2016 Angela Yu

Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, in collaboration with the friends and family of the Kathy Buffaline Memorial Patient Care Fund, generous donors and staff, raised more than $62,600 to benefit patient care needs.

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Sweet! Samaritan and St. Mary’s Staff Donate Mounds of Candy for 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

October 21, 2016 Angela Yu

Thanks to all the staff and departments that donated candy and sweets for Samaritan and St. Mary’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event! As a result of your generosity, we collected nearly 58,000 pieces of candy and treats for children in our community!

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St. Peter’s Hospital Recognized for Atrial Fibrillation Care

October 12, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in New York state to achieve accreditation for its atrial fibrillation and electrophysiology program from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

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Eddy SeniorCare Celebrates 20 Years of Keeping Seniors Healthy and Living Independently

October 7, 2016 Angela Yu

Congratulations to Eddy SeniorCare which celebrated two decades of service keeping seniors healthy and living independently in their own homes and communities.

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Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals Hold 2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat” Community Event

October 6, 2016 Angela Yu

Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals will host the 2nd Annual “Trunk or Treat,” a family friendly event offering children a safe place to trick or treat in advance of Halloween activities, Friday, Oct. 28, 4 – 7 p.m., Samaritan Hospital Parking Garage, 2215 Burdett Ave., Troy.

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Sunnyview to Hold “Art for the View 2016” Featuring Artists With Disabilities From Around the World

October 5, 2016 Angela Yu

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital will display “Art for the View 2016,” a one-of-a-kind free exhibition featuring artworks by individuals from around the world who live with physical or mental disabilities from Oct. 31 – Dec. 12.

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