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SPHPMA Welcomes Melanie Connell, NP
SPHPMA Home Based Care Program welcomes nurse practitioner, Melanie Connell to its office in Troy.
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Dr. Shail Maingi Publishes Study on Hospice and Palliative Care for LGBT Patients
Shail Maingi, MD, of St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, published an article in the May 2018 issue of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, examining end-of-life care concerns surrounding sexual and gender minorities.
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St. Peter’s Gynecology Welcomes Physician Assistant Barbara Poetzsch
Barbara Poetzsch, PA, has joined St. Peter’s Gynecology in Green Island, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Poetzsch will practice outpatient gynecological care.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Welcomes Dr. Suneet Pahwa
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Dr. Suneet Pahwa to its Pulmonary and Critical Care Services practice in Troy. Board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine, and board-eligible in critical care, Dr. Pahwa practices in and outpatient pulmonary medicine, and inpatient critical care.
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St. Peter’s Pediatrics Welcomes Ruth Kelleher
Ruth Kelleher, PNP joins St. Peter’s Pediatrics in Clifton Park, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Kelleher’s professional interests include the physical and emotional health of children of all ages, including newborns.
SPHP in the News
WRGB Channel 6: Another Record Week for Flu Cases
St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman spoke to WRGB recently about this year’s extremely active flu season.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Lifestyle Choices, New Technologies Can Help with Lower Back Pain
Back pain is an all-too-familiar problem for many Americans. Chances are, if you don’t have it now, you will eventually.
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!
Upcoming Events
Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care Offers Weight Management Workshop on Resolutions
Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational weight management workshop, “2017 Resolution for Weight Loss: What Really Works?,” Tuesday, Jan. 3, 5 – 6 p.m., 63 Shaker Rd., Suite 204, Albany.
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NewsChannel 13: Safety First When Planning for Halloween
It is right around the corner – Halloween! Before you head out, review a few simple precautions that can ensure everyone has a safe and fun time.