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WTEN: Stroke Awareness Month
Dr. Colin Hirst of Albany Associates in Cardiology, talks to WTEN about the unique risk factors women face when it comes to stroke. […]
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LiveSmart: LSVT BIG – Specialized Parkinson’s Therapy Improves Mobility, Quality of Life
LSVT BIG is a research-based exercise approach developed in 2002 for people with Parkinson’s other neurologic disorders to improve normal movement through intensive physical therapy. […]
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LiveSmart: Think it Might be a Stroke? Act FAST!
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! […]
SPHP in the News
WTEN: National Stroke Awareness Month
Colin Hirst, M.D., of Albany Associates in Cardiology, appeared on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday to discuss the impact stroke has women. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. […]
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LiveSmart: Parkinson’s Patients See Improved Mobility, Speech with LSVT Program
The LSVT BIG and LOUD programs are research-based approaches to improve movement and speech in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurologic disorders, […]
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LiveSmart: LSVT Big – Specialized Parkinson’s Therapy Improves Mobility
For many individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, physical therapy is crucial to moving well and for longer periods of time. The groundbreaking LSVT BIG approach can make a huge difference. […]
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LiveSmart: Manage Your Blood Pressure for Better Heart Health
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms. Knowing your numbers is an excellent step towards better health. […]
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St. Peter’s and Samaritan Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Stroke Care
St. Peter’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, have received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the best care. […]
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LiveSmart: The Relationship Between Obesity and Cancer
Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, but you may be unaware of the association between obesity and cancer. […]
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Three SPHP Hospitals Recognized as a “Best Hospital” by U.S. News
St. Peter’s Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in the Capital Region for the eighth year in a row while Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital has received recognition as a nationally ranked rehab hospital by U.S. News & World Report. […]