News
Newborns, Families Receive Special Visit from Santa at St. Peter’s Hospital
After a long night of making deliveries, Santa made one last stop at St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas Day to visit some newborns and their families.
Women’s and Children’s Services
SPHP in the News
WMHT: HEADLINE – Postpartum Depression
WMHT featured Margaret Priola, a certified nurse midwife with St. Peter’s Family Health Center, in its HEADLINE series on postpartum depression. Priola spoke about the challenges in screening for this type of depression and the importance of raising awareness for it.
Inside SPHP
Santa Visits Newborns and Families on Christmas Day at St. Peter’s Hospital
After a long night of making deliveries, Santa made one last stop at St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas Day before heading back to the North Pole. Old St. Nick visited happy moms and families, and brought a gift for their newest arrivals.
SPHP in the News
WTEN News 10: Santa stops by St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas Day
WTEN News 10 aired a story about Santa making a stop at St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas morning to deliver gifts to the newest arrivals on his “list.” Newborns, their moms, and their families received a gift from Santa before he returned to the North Pole.
Inside SPHP
Donation of “Cuddle Cot” Brings Compassion, Comfort to Grieving Parents
On August 9, a ceremony was held to bless the new Cuddle Cot donated to St. Peter’s Hospital, and to thank the donors for their compassionate contribution.
News
St. Peter’s Hospital Recognized for High-Quality Maternity Care
St. Peter’s Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by BlueShield of Northeastern New York, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Upcoming Events
St. Peter’s Hospital Offering Prenatal Yoga and Mindfulness Class in June
St. Peter’s Hospital is offering a four-part series of classes designed to help women begin a lifestyle of self-care by connecting mind, body and soul. The exercises and techniques taught are useful to women as they journey through pregnancy and beyond.
SPHP in the News
WRGB Channel 6: Santa Welcomes Christmas Eve Newborns
Santa visited St. Peter’s Hospital on Christmas morning, bringing special gifts for the Capital Region’s newest residents! Many thanks to Santa, and many congratulations to the new moms and dads!
SPHP in the News
Daily Gazette: New Baby Cafe in Schenectady, St. Peter’s Hospital Designated Baby-Friendly
The Daily Gazette published a column that discusses the new SPHP-sponsored Baby Café in Schenectady, as well as St. Peter’s Hospital’s first-in-the-region achievement of earning “Baby-Friendly” designation.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Baby Cafés Provide Support, Community for Breastfeeding Moms
New Baby Cafés in Troy and Schenectady will provide pregnant and breastfeeding mothers a comfortable environment to relax, learn more about breastfeeding, and socialize with other moms.