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LiveSmart: Preparing for Fatherhood – Supporting Mom and Baby
In celebration of Father’s Day, our director of maternity services offers up some preparatory tips for new dads-to-be. […]
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LiveSmart: Avoid a Trip to the ER This Summer – Work, Play and Celebrate Safely!
More than 9 million kids every year go to emergency rooms and urgent care centers for nonfatal injuries. Keep safety in mind this summer so an unexpected trip to the hospital emergency department doesn’t spoil the fun in the sun. […]
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LiveSmart: Removing Barriers to Treat, Support Those with Mental Illness
One in five adults experience mental illness. The PROS program at Samaritan Hospital can help clients manage mental illness in a healthy way, with a focus on the whole person. […]
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LiveSmart: Communication is Key to Healing, Wellness – The Role of Speech and Language Therapy
Disorders affecting speech, language, hearing, voice, or swallowing can significantly impact a patient’s well-being and independence. St. Peter’s has programs that can help bridge the gap. […]
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Chicken on the Grill with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Grilled BBQ chicken is super quick and easy and doesn’t require a marinade, so it is perfect for last-minute dinners or entertaining. […]
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LiveSmart: The Doula Difference in Childbirth
Planning the birth of a baby can be an exciting time for many pregnant individuals and couples, but it can also feel overwhelming and a bit scary. Doulas can help provide the support needed to bridge that anxiety. […]
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LiveSmart: Female Puberty – When to Start Seeing an OB/GYN
For the parents of girls, the conversations around puberty will naturally include the topics of menstruation, feminine protection products, personal hygiene, and more. But when should the conversation turn to choosing a gynecological health provider? […]
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LiveSmart: Adolescents and Online Dating – Keeping Them Safe in a Virtual Environment
St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services is available to help educators meet kids where they are and instruct them on healthy, safe behaviors. […]
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LiveSmart: Innovative CenteringPregnancy Program Provides Enhanced Support to Expectant Parents
CenteringPregnancy, offered exclusively in the Capital Region by Capital Region Midwifery, is a groundbreaking model of prenatal care that fosters community, education, and support for expectant parents. […]
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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. […]