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Times Union: Palace Strung Like a Harp for Cancer Benefit

May 3, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published a story on the benefit concert for Sock Out Cancer, being held Tuesday, May 8, at Albany’s Palace Theatre. The event will be headlined by William Close and The Earth Harp Collective. Net proceeds will go to the foundations of St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

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Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month is a Time to Think About Risks, Warning Signs

April 26, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month and an ideal time for every adult to check with their medical and dental provider about risk factors and warning signs. It is estimated that more than 45,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with head and neck cancer every year.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Shows Support for Pancreatic Cancer

November 16, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

On November 16, St. Peter’s Health Partners Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgeons, Dr. Jason Heckman and Dr. Rebecca Keim, encouraged staff members to wear purple in honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

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Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research on September 10 in Delmar

August 29, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Lustgarten Foundation’s 14th Annual Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 10th, at Elm Town Park in Delmar.

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The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center rolled out the red carpet on Friday, June 2, to recognize National Cancer Survivors Day and celebrate patients who have fought against and survived a cancer diagnosis.

St. Peter’s Hospital Rolls Out Red Carpet for National Cancer Survivors Day

June 7, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center rolled out the red carpet last week to recognize National Cancer Survivors Day, and celebrate patients who have fought against and survived a cancer diagnosis.

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LiveSmart: Play it Safe Outdoors — Protect Against Skin Cancer

May 24, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Summer is getting close, so don’t forget to take care of your skin when you are outdoors. A sun burn may be uncomfortable for a few days, but the effects can last a lifetime.

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LiveSmart: Achieving a Healthy Weight – Is Weight Loss Surgery for You?

May 17, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. In the effort to achieve a healthy weight, when should weight loss surgery be considered?

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Mercy Cares For Kids Raise Awareness, Funds to Fight Childhood Cancer

April 28, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Staff and students at Mercy Cares For Kids got some exercise while supporting a great cause when they took part in the #TwistChallenge.

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SPHP and Partners “Go Blue” to Raise Awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 9, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Peter’s Health Partners is joining with others to “Go Blue” and raise awareness about the disease and its devastating impact.

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LiveSmart: Make This the Time You Quit Smoking for Good!

November 16, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

The good news is if you quit smoking TODAY, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve smoked, or how long you have smoked. Better health begins immediately when you put down that cigarette.

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