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Primary Care Physician Joins Health Stream
Renita D. Butler, M.D., has joined Health Stream Medical Associates in Red Hook, N.Y. Board-eligible in internal medicine, she will practice primary care. […]
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Dr. Samer Ali-Hasan Joins Albany Associates in Cardiology
Samer Ali-Hasan, M.D., has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. […]
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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes New Provider
Zoe Orecki, M.D., has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in internal medicine and eligible in cardiovascular disease, Orecki will practice cardiology. […]
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Chatham Internal Medicine Welcomes Adult Nurse Practitioner
Danine A. McShane, ANP-BC, RN, has joined Chatham Internal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified adult nurse practitioner, McShane will practice with Michael Schaeffer, M.D. […]
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New Provider Joins Troy Internal Medicine
Marisa Friscia, M.D., has joined Troy Internal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in internal medicine, Friscia will practice primary care. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Summer Safety Around the Water
Drowning remains the second most common cause of accidental injury and death in 15- to 19-year-olds, according to U.S. data. Boys this age are much more likely to drown than girls, notes the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Prediabetes – What Can You Do?
We are facing an epidemic, more frightening than Ebola and more widespread than heart disease: diabetes. More than 29 million Americans have been diagnosed. What can you do to reduce your changes of getting this disease? […]
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Times Union: Swim program offers potentially life-saving lessons for kids
As summer approaches, parents everywhere are challenged to discover new ways to keep young kids safe around water beyond the traditional safety lecture, adult supervision or pair of swimmies. […]
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.
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LiveSmart: Breast Mammography Can Save Lives and Should Not Be Delayed
You might have heard the news that Gov. Cuomo’s significant other, Sandra Lee, is being treated for breast cancer. Then, you might think, “When should I get checked out myself?” The time is now, this summer. […]