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Samaritan Hospital Staffer Publishes Research Paper

Kelly Hug, lead cytotechnologist at the Samaritan Hospital laboratory, was the co-author of a paper published in the June 2015 issue of the journal Anticancer Research. The paper, titled “Expression and Tissue Distribution of MicroRNA-21 in Malignant and Benign Breast Tissues,” included findings related to Hug’s master’s thesis research on breast cancer biomarkers.

Upcoming Events

“Laughter is the Best Medicine” Event on June 5 To Honor Cancer Survivors

St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, and Women’s Cancer Care Associates will host a free event to honor cancer survivors. The organizations are inviting the public to attend the “Laughter is the Best Medicine” celebration from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Friday, June 5, in the Mercy Auditorium at 310 S. Manning Blvd. in Albany. The celebration will feature raffles, free gifts, music, and light refreshments. Cancer survivors who attend will receive a free t-shirt and headband.

SPHP in the News

Times Union: Cancer screening kicks off

St. Peter’s Health Partners, in collaboration with the Cancer Services Program of Albany and Rensselaer Counties, Price Chopper, CDTA and the Central Business Improvement District, are teaming up on the “Main Streets Go Blue” campaign to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and provide screenings. Click here to see the full Times Union story.