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LiveSmart: Four Essential Tips for Safer Bike Rides this Summer
Whether you head out on a traditional or electric bike, know these four essential tips to ensure a safe summer of cycling. […]
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LiveSmart: The Why Behind Wait Times at the Emergency Department
You are sick or injured and head to your local emergency department (ED), only to find a room full of other patients already waiting, some for hours. Our emergency response team explains the “why” behind the wait. […]
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LiveSmart: Accidental Poisoning is an EMERGENCY
Parents, guardians, grandparents, and caregivers: do you know what to do in a pediatric poisoning emergency? […]
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LiveSmart: Celebrate July 4th Safely – Take Caution with Sparklers
As innocuous as they seem, sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit – follow these safety tips if you are going to enjoy them this July 4th. […]
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Follow the Recipe for Kitchen Safety!
Safety first is the order of the day in the kitchen. Follow these tips for the perfect recipe! […]
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Silly Kids … Toys are for Playing!
Oh no — your child has something lodged in their nose, ear or other orifice! What do you do next? […]
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When Injury, Illness Happen on the Road – Know Where to Go
Before you take to the roads or the air this holiday season, make sure your travel plans include preparations in case of illness or emergency. […]
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LiveSmart: Strangulation as a Weapon – A Danger to the Individual and the Community
There are many ways for an intimate partner to control another person; some emotional, some physical. When discussing physical control tactics, strangulation is a red flag and indicator of potential lethality. […]
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LiveSmart: Know Where to Go this Labor Day Weekend if You Need Care
In advance of Labor Day, emergency departments are bracing for an expected influx of cases. St. Peter’s can help you determine if you need care at the ED, urgent care, or with your primary care physician. […]
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SPHP Nurse Honored as a “Hometown Hero”
Billy Rohan, RN, BSN, nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital, was honored as a CDPHP Hometown Hero on Aug. 26, 2022 at the Saratoga Race Course. […]