Safety Fair Week 2018
St. Peter’s Health Partners hosted its annual Safety Fair the week of October 1 through 5. [...]
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LiveSmart: Heading Out for Adventure? Pack a First Aid Kit!
Away from home, you’re also away from your medicine cabinet and, depending on how far you go, your family doctor and convenient health care facilities. A simply stocked first aid kit can keep routine cuts, scrapes and headaches from ruining your trip. [...]
LiveSmart: Watch Your Step! Learn How to Reduce Your Fall Risk
Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals are prone to falling and then managing the underlying risk factors. [...]
LiveSmart: Deck the Halls! Brighten the Holidays – Without the Danger
As you decorate for the holidays and prepare your home for winter, keep safety in mind. [...]
LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Tips for a Safe, Happy Halloween
Before you head out with your little zombies, princesses, and superheroes this Halloween, a few simple precautions can make sure everyone has a safe and fun time. [...]
LiveSmart: New Technology Aids in Medication Administration
More than 1.8 billion prescription medications are dispensed annually in the U.S. It is estimated that about 50 percent of these medications are not taken correctly by patients. New technologies can help. [...]
LiveSmart: Traveling Safely in the Summer
Whether it’s a family vacation in the U.S. or abroad, or a student studying overseas for the summer, there are important steps you should take BEFORE hitting the road to protect your health away from home. [...]
LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers
Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind. [...]
LiveSmart: Think Smart at Post-Graduation Parties
June in the Capital Region means high school graduation time, with weekends full of ceremony, laughter and even a few tears. For students and parents alike it is an emotional, memorable time. However, after-parties marred by alcohol and drug use can make the occasion memorable for the wrong reasons. [...]
Times Union: Albany’s Workforce Team Challenge will be a Heated Race
The Times Union interviewed Dave Steck, a physical therapist at St. Peter's Physical Therapy and Fitness in Slingerlands, on how runners can best prepare for running in the CDPHP Workforce Challenge, when heat is a concern. [...]
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