Upcoming Events

CRDEC To Offer Program on Oral Health and Diabetes on June 4

Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care, a joint service of St. Peter’s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine, will offer an educational program about oral health and diabetes titled “Your Mouth Matters,” from 2 – 3 p.m. on on Thursday, June 4, at the Massry Center on 147 Hoosick St. in Troy. The program will detail how individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk for oral health problems including serious gum disease, and how blood glucose levels may affect your teeth and gums. Participants will learn about important tips in maintaining good oral health. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call 888-941-4009.

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.