Whether it’s a family vacation in the U.S. or abroad, or a student studying overseas for the summer, there are important steps you should take BEFORE hitting the road to protect your health away from home. […]
Summertime’s increased temperatures can make it a struggle to provide healthy, homemade snacks that don’t heat up the kitchen. St. Peter’s Dietitian Elizabeth Katzman offers a few standards you and your kids will love! […]
The American Red Cross has noted for years that blood bank supplies always run a little lower in the summer, and it is precisely because people are away on vacation or traveling. Make this summer the one where you add “donate blood” to your to-do list! […]
This year alone, as many as 200,000 Americans will suffer a hernia as a result of a weakened abdomen. If you have a hernia, when is surgery recommended? […]
At St. Peter’s Health Partners, we recognize that enhanced senior hospital and emergency care is critical to meet the specific health care needs of the aging population in our communities. To that end, we have established an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center. […]
Nationally, sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2015. Before you launch into your July 4th holiday festivities, keep safety in mind. […]
In only ten years, e-cigs have grown to a more than $3.5 billion dollar industry in the U.S. Research is still emerging about the specific health risks of e-cig products, but some serious health risks have already been established. […]
Physical fitness is not just a gift to yourself, but also to your loved ones! For all the dads reading, make this Father’s Day the one where you commit to getting back on track to a healthy and happier you.
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June in the Capital Region means high school graduation time, with weekends full of ceremony, laughter and even a few tears. For students and parents alike it is an emotional, memorable time. However, after-parties marred by alcohol and drug use can make the occasion memorable for the wrong reasons. […]
For the caregivers of older individuals, it can be challenging to ensure their loved one is reaping the benefits of a strong social network outside the home. That is where an adult day program can help. […]
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