Wellness
LiveSmart: Chest Pain – Know the Signs, Know What to Do!
When chest pain strikes, would you know what to do and where to go? When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise — CALL 9-1-1! […]
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SPHP Colleagues Go Red for Women’s Health
Colleagues across St. Peter’s Health Partners wore red on February 3 to support National Wear Red Day and raise awareness about heart health for women. […]
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SPHP Hospitals Go Red For Women’s Heart Health
Albany Memorial, Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and St. Peter’s hospitals will be among 35 Capital Region buildings to be illuminated in red in February, in support of American Heart Month. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: When Identifying Stroke, it is Critical to Act F.A.S.T.
Strokes occur either when a blood clot or sudden bleeding cuts off the flow of oxygen to part of the brain. The sooner you get to an Emergency Department, the more treatment options are available. That is why, when someone suffers a stroke, you must act FAST! […]
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Cath Lab Digest Interviews Dr. Michael J. Martinelli
Dr. Michael J. Martinelli, of Albany Associates in Cardiology, was interviewed for an article, “Why Radial Access for Complex Coronary Interventions?,” in the October issue of Cath Lab Digest. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Understanding Chest Pain – Know The Signs
Chest pain can occur from a number of causes including heartburn, muscle strain, a sports injury, or asthma. When in doubt, assume the pain is related to your heart until proven otherwise, especially if you are experiencing pain that you have never felt before.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader
The cardiovascular rehabilitation program at St. Peter’s Hospital has been certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). […]
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Four St. Peter’s Health Partners Hospitals Named Nationally Accredited Chest Pain Centers
The four St. Peter’s Health Partners acute care hospitals – St. Peter’s, Samaritan, Albany Memorial, and St. Mary’s – are the first in the Capital Region to receive national Chest Pain Center Accreditation. […]
SPHP in the News
Time Warner Cable News: Identifying Warning Signs Can Prevent Heart Attacks
Dr. Robert Benton, chief of cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, spoke to Time Warner Cable News (Channel 9) about the importance of early heart attack care. From the story: A number of people delay treatment because they do not have the classic dramatic symptoms of a heart attack. “They don’t have what they call the ‘Hollywood heart attack’, a person gripping their chest and sweating, a dramatic presentation. Many heart attacks are not like that,” said Samaritan cardiologist Dr. Robert Benton. Subtle symptoms of a heart attack can be easily overlooked. Click here to see the full story.