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Women’s Imaging Center at St. Mary’s Hospital Opens in Troy
Located on the third floor of St. Mary’s, the new state-of-the art center offers a comprehensive suite of clinically advanced breast imaging and bone density testing.
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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.
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Breast Center at St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Full Accreditation from NAPBC
A breast center that achieves this accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.
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Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care, and Cancer Care
St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2017 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the third consecutive year, and Cancer Care for the first time.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Receives “Baby-Friendly” Designation
St. Peter’s Hospital is the first hospital in the Capital Region to earn the international “Baby-Friendly” designation. The prestigious designation recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
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Capital Region Urology Welcomes Jenna Horton
Jenna K. Horton, WHNP-BC, has joined Capital Region Urology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A nurse practitioner board-certified in women’s health, Horton will practice urology.
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Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care
St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care. This marks the second year in a row the hospital has received the two designations.
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Saratoga Family Practice Welcomes New Provider
Brigitte Bekan-Homawoo, M.D., has joined Saratoga Family Practice in Saratoga Springs, New York. Board-certified in family medicine, she will practice family medicine.
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St. Peter’s Breast Surgery Welcomes New Provider
Gabriel J. Kaufman, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Breast Surgery in Albany. He will practice breast surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic surgery.
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Mary Vitale Named 2015 Nurse of Excellence at St. Peter’s Hospital
Nurse Mary Vitale has been named the recipient of the St. Peter’s Hospital 2015 Nurse of Excellence award. Nominated by her colleagues, Vitale was recognized for recent accomplishments in her 30-year nursing career.