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[ May 1, 2026 ] Dr. Khurram Khalid Joins St. Peter’s Internal Medicine Inside SPHP
[ April 30, 2026 ] Troy Internal Medicine Welcomes Dr. Jessica Marino Inside SPHP
[ April 30, 2026 ] St. Peter’s Internal and Family Medicine Welcomes Hannah Caron Inside SPHP
[ April 30, 2026 ] Adrianna Hallenbeck Joins St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Inside SPHP
[ April 22, 2026 ] St. Peter’s Hospital Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek for 2026 News

LiveSmart: Three Reasons to Quit Smoking Before Surgery

November 16, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Did you know that smokers, when compared to non-smokers, have a higher rate of surgery-related complications, such as wound infections, pneumonia and heart attacks? Before the op, make the choice to stop.

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LiveSmart: Make Your Smoking Quit Plan Today for Better Health for Life

November 25, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

During uncertain times, you have the power to make a choice that is certain to make you feel better — start your smoking quit plan TODAY.

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WNYT: Health Beat – Stop Smoking

May 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs for SPHP, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the Virtual Butt Stops Here program.

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SPHP offers the 7-week "The Butt Stops Here" program to help smokers quit and reduce their risk of dying from a smoking-related illness.

Worried About COVID-19? Quit Tobacco With Our Virtual Butt Stops Here Program

April 14, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Smokers are more likely to face increased risk of developing a serious infection from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Smokers can reduce this risk by quitting. Join our seven week, FREE on-line Butt Stops Here program The program begins April 28.

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