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St. Peter’s Hospital Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer

February 23, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center has received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC). The center has been accredited by the CoC since 1985.

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Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care, and Cancer Care

January 20, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2017 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the third consecutive year, and Cancer Care for the first time.

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NewsChannel 13: St. Peter’s Dedicates Troy Cancer Centers

November 30, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

NewsChannel 13 was on hand Tuesday, when St. Peter’s Health Partners held a ceremony to rename its two Troy cancer centers in honor of the late Hildegard Medicus

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Times Union: Latham salon offers free services to cancer patients

November 22, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union published a story about Rumors Salon and Spa in Latham generously and compassionately providing free beauty services to women who are patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center.

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Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. The students, who are as young as for years old, filled the baskets with candy, puzzle books, warm socks, and other items. Included in each basket was a handmade card with the message: "You are worthy of a beautiful life."

Colonie Head Start Students Donate Baskets to Cancer Care Patients

November 18, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center. Included with several items in each basket was a handmade card with the message: “You are worthy of a beautiful life.”

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A new program will enable women who are patients at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center to enjoy free salon, beauty, and other services at Rumors Salon and Spa in Latham.

Rumors Salon and Spa Launches New Program to Pamper St Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center Patients

September 22, 2016 Corporate Communications Staff

A new program will enable women who are patients at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center to enjoy free salon, beauty, and other services at Rumors Salon and Spa in Latham.

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St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center Recognized By ToLife!

May 4, 2016 Angela Yu

The St. Mary’s Cancer Treatment Center has been recognized with the 2016 Extra Mile Award by ToLife! The award was presented at the group’s 18th annual gala held on May 3 at the Franklin Plaza in Troy.

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Nurse Navigators Helping Cancer Patients Through Devastating Diagnosis

November 30, 2015 Angela Yu

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.

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