Wellness
LiveSmart: Time to Quit Smoking? Kick the Habit for Good!
Statistics show you’re more likely to quit smoking if you have a plan. Your primary care physician can help you kick the habit!
Cancer
SPHP in the News
Spectrum News: Rising Rates of HPV Mouth Cancer in Men
Dr. Duncan Savage, a radiation oncologist with St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care, was featured in a Spectrum News story on the rise in HPV-related cancers in men.
Wellness
Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Recognizes November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
As the leading cause of death among men and women, lung cancer remains the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States at 27 percent. More people die from lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Make This November 15 the Time You Quit Smoking for Good!
If you are a smoker, or someone you love is a smoker, the Great American Smokeout represents an opportunity to commit to healthy, smoke-free lives!
SPHP in the News
WNYT NewsChannel 13: Health Beat: HPV Outreach
Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse for St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss HPV-related cancers and preventative efforts, including the HPV vaccine.
Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology Welcomes Lulu Zhang
Lulu Zhang, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Zhang practices specialty care in medical oncology and hematology.
Upcoming Events
Prostate Cancer Screenings Offered at Samaritan Hospital in September
St. Peter’s Health Partners will host a free prostate cancer screening on Monday, September 24, and Tuesday September 26 in Troy.
News
St. Peter’s Hospital Recognized for Quality Cancer Care
St. Peter’s Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Cancer Care by BlueShield of Northeastern New York, for incorporating patient-centered and data-driven practices to better coordinate cancer care and improve quality and safety, under a value based payment model.
Inside SPHP
Photo Gallery: Cancer Survivors Day
On Friday, June 1, St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center and St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomed their survivors the 2018 Cancer Survivor’s Day Ice Cream Social. Cancer survivors and their guests are invited to enjoy an evening of refreshments, music, ice cream, and fun!
Upcoming Events
Here’s the Scoop: Cancer Survivors Day 2018
On Friday, June 1, St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center and St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates will welcome their survivors the 2018 Cancer Survivors Day Ice Cream Social.