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Upcoming Events

Breastfeeding Support Group in Slingerlands

Are you a breastfeeding mom? Do you have questions about breastfeeding or are you struggling to feed your baby? Do you just want a place to come and talk with other moms? Slingerlands Pediatrics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, is offering a breastfeeding support group. This is for any mom breastfeeding, no matter the age of your child or which baby number this is for you! Lactation counselors will be present. This support group will take place: Thursday, September 12 5 pm · 6 pm Slingerlands Pediatrics 1240 New Scotland Rd., Suite 203 You can come at any time during the hour, however we do ask that you RSVP. Your baby and other children are welcome. To RSVP or for more information, please text or call Michelle at 518-821-2243, or Ashley at 518-779-7409.

SPHP in the News

NewsChannel 13: Lead Poisoning – Avoiding a Health Hazard at Home

Between the ages of 5 and 17, American children spend nearly two-thirds of their lives inside the home. You like to think they are safe there, but there are hazards ranging from everyday household cleaners to deadly carbon monoxide. But, as recent news stories out of Flint, Michigan demonstrate, one of the most insidious dangers is exposure to lead. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 on how best to avoid this deadly poison. See the full story here.