SPHP in the News
WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Andalib Nawab
Andalib Nawab, M.D., of Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, discusses women’s heart health, including the role of hormones, during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday. […]
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LiveSmart: Understanding Your Numbers – Heart Health and Blood Pressure
Managing your blood pressure is a critical part of good health – our physician expert tells you what you need to know. […]
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LiveSmart: Know Your Numbers – Keeping Your Blood Pressure Low for Heart Health
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms until it is far advanced. Know your numbers and take control of your health! […]
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SPHPMA Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Reduce Number of Patients with Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates has earned the highest level of recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for our commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among the patient populations we serve. […]
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LiveSmart: Do You Know the Symptoms and Risks for Heart Disease in Women?
Surprising as it may seem, nearly half of American women are not aware of their risk for developing cardiovascular disease. In fact, only 56 percent of women realize that heart disease is their number one killer. […]
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SPHPMA Recognized by the American Heart, American Medical Associations
St. Peter’s Medical Associates has earned the highest level of recognition from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to helping improve blood pressure control rates among the patient populations it serves. […]
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LiveSmart: Pets and Good Health – A Winning Combination!
Countless studies have reported what animal lovers all over are happy to confirm – having a pet is good for your physical and mental health! […]
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LiveSmart: Family Walks – Reap the Health Benefits!
The gentle, low-impact practice of walking is an activity the entire family can do together and reap its many benefits. […]
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Farmers Markets Coming to St. Peter’s and Samaritan Hospitals
St. Peter’s Health Partners is proud to announce a series of Farmers Markets at Samaritan and St. Peter’s Hospitals, starting August 2. The markets will featured fresh produce from the Patroon Land Farm in Voorheesville, N.Y. […]
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LiveSmart: New Blood Pressure Guidelines – Get Yours Checked!
New guidelines suggest high blood pressure be treated at 130/80 mm/Hg rather than the previous standard of 140/90. But why? […]