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LiveSmart: Three Reasons to Quit Smoking Before Surgery

November 16, 2023

Did you know that smokers, when compared to non-smokers, have a higher rate of surgery-related complications, such as wound infections, pneumonia and heart attacks? Before the op, make the choice to stop. [...]

LiveSmart: Kick the Habit and Quit Smoking

December 28, 2021

A new year often brings new passion for those looking to kick the habit. But how do you start? You start by developing a plan. Find your grit to quit. Make a plan. Then mark your quit date on the 2022 calendar. [...]

WTEN: Tools to Quit Smoking for This Year’s Great American Smokeout

November 18, 2021

Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs for SPHP, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Great American Smokeout. The event encourages smokers to try quitting for one day. [...]

LiveSmart: Quit Smoking to Reduce Your Risk for Lung Cancer

November 4, 2021

If you smoke, the most important step you can take to avoid or reduce your risk for lung cancer is to stop. This year the Great American SmokeOut (GASO) is on November 18 and is a great time to consider quitting your tobacco habit. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health – No Menthol Sunday

May 13, 2021

Anne Lawton, community outreach nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, was interviewed by WTEN/News10 for their story on “No Menthol Sunday.” [...]

LiveSmart: Quit Smoking in 2021 with The Butt Stops Here

January 13, 2021

January is a time for New Year’s goals and resolutions. If quitting smoking or vaping is on your to do list for 2021, the Butt Stops Here can help! [...]

LiveSmart: Make Your Smoking Quit Plan Today for Better Health for Life

November 25, 2020

During uncertain times, you have the power to make a choice that is certain to make you feel better -- start your smoking quit plan TODAY. [...]

St. Peter’s Health Partners Offering Tobacco Cessation Programs in Support of the Great American Smokeout

November 19, 2020

With COVID-19 cases increasing across the Capital Region, there is no better time than now to quit smoking. That’s why St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) Community Health Programs supports the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on November 19. [...]

WAMC: Health Officials Push Importance of Smoking Cessation Amid Pandemic

November 19, 2020

WAMC interviewed Erin Sinisgalli, director of community health programs at St. Peter's Health Partners, about the Great American Smokeout and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smokers. [...]

WTEN: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offering Free Registration for its Virtual Smoking Cessation Program

November 19, 2020

Erin Sinisgalli, director of community health programs for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WTEN/News 10 to discuss SPHP's support for the Great American Smokeout, a day created by the American Cancer Society to encourage people to quit smoking. [...]

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