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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

May 19, 2015 Corporate Communications Staff

Up to 8 million people in the United States have some form of language impairment that makes it difficult for them to understand and/or use spoke or written language. Speech disorders are problems with fluency, articulation, or voice. Speech-Language Pathologists treat individuals with any of these disorders, to help the patients reach their full communication potential. Speech Pathologists also evaluate and treat individuals with swallowing problems which, if left untreated, may lead to pneumonia or other respiratory problems. If you have any questions, please contact the St. Peter’s Health Partners Speech Pathology department at 518-525-1171 or 518-475-1818.

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LiveSmart: Bullying

April 22, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

The issue of abuse and bullying among school-aged kids continues to make the news, with the National Center Against Bullying reporting last month that one in three students will be bullied in school, either in person or over social media channels. […]

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LiveSmart: Journey Through the Body

April 15, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Where can kids walk through a giant ear, see how smoking damages lungs and learn how to REALLY get their teeth as clean as possible to keep their healthy, precious smiles? Where else but at the area’s largest and most popular kid’s health education exhibit – Journey Through The Body – A Hands-on Discovery Adventure. Now celebrating its 16th year, Journey will be presented this Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, at Colonie Center. As always, the event is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The event is co-sponsored by WNYT-TV NewsChannel 13. WNYT Meteorologist Bob Kovachick and Anchor/Health Reporter Benita Zahn will be doing a live broadcast from the event on Friday, April 17, beginning at 5 p.m. At Journey Through The Body, kids can explore larger-than-life-sized models of the heart, brain, lungs, ear, teeth and more. Returning is The Big Colon – a 10-foot-long model that kids can walk into and see the inner workings […]