Wellness
LiveSmart: February is Cancer Prevention Month
An estimated 110,000 people in New York state will be diagnosed with cancer in 2018 – make this February the one where you learn how to reduce your risk. […]
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Inside SPHP
Mercy Cares For Kids Celebrates Fall
On Friday, October 27, Mercy Cares for Kids held their annual Fall Festival. The playground transformed into a seasonally themed sensory play land. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Hernias – When Do You Need to See a Surgeon?
This year alone, as many as 200,000 Americans will suffer a hernia as a result of a weakened abdomen. If you have a hernia, when is surgery recommended? […]
SPHP in the News
Ulster Publishing: The Face of Birthing Has Radically Changed
Sandra Michael, MST, BSN, RN, SNT, CLC, the manager of Community Integration and Lactation Services for the Women’s and Children’s Services division at St. Peter’s Hospital, was recently interviewed about the hospital’s “Baby-Friendly” initiative. […]
SPHP in the News
Daily Gazette: Winter Storms are Prime Time for Snowblower Mishaps
The Daily Gazette published this article about snowblower injuries and how best to avoid them. […]
SPHP in the News
NewsChannel 13: Albany County DA Opens Up About Quintuple Bypass
Benita Zahn at NewsChannel 13 spoke with Albany County District Attorney David Soares about his recent experience with heart disease and his emergency open-heart surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital. […]
News
U.S. News and World Report Ranks St. Peter’s Hospital One of Highest Quality Hospitals in New York State
U.S. News & World Report (USN&WR) has awarded St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) its highest ranking in northeastern New York and one of the highest in New York state for excellent quality of care. […]
Inside SPHP
In Memoriam: St. Peter’s Hospital “Nurse of Excellence” Passes Away
Dorese Doherty, RN, a beloved member of the St. Peter’s Family Health Center staff since 2006, who was honored in May with the prestigious St. Peter’s “Nurse of Excellence” award for 2016, recently passed away. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Preparation Key to Maintaining Good Health in College
For most parents, sending their child off to college fills them with a mixture of pride and worry – how will they do without you right by their side? A good place to start is to pack the student a well-stocked first-aid kit.
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