Wellness – Page 59 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Hospice Services for Veterans

May 25, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

As of 2014, there were more than 21.8 million military veterans in the United States; of those, 9.4 million are 65 and older. The Community Hospice helps aging veterans face their special end-of-life issues with dignity, honor and respect.

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LiveSmart: Forgo Aspirin with Children to Avoid Reye’s Syndrome

May 20, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Children and teenagers should not be given aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, an upper respiratory illness or have a fever accompanying any undiagnosed illness. The reason? Reye’s Syndrome.

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LiveSmart: A Career in Nursing – Fulfill the Desire to Care

May 11, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Being a nurse is a privilege earned through hard work, education, and commitment. Are you ready for a career with compassion?

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LiveSmart: Parenting Classes Can Open Up Communications

May 6, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

One of the milestones for which a lot of parents wish they had advice at the ready is when their child begins to experience puberty.

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LiveSmart: Health Professions – Opportunities, Advancement, Flexibility

April 27, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

If you’re just starting out work or considering changing fields, a rewarding and challenging career in health care may be what you’re seeking.

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LiveSmart: Take Care When Tackling Spring Gardening, Yard Work

April 21, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Spring gardening and yard work can quickly leave our hands, wrists and forearms feeling weak, numb or just plain painful. Repetitive activities such as digging in the soil; trimming bushes, trees, and hedges; and pulling weeds can lead to or aggravate some common hand ailments.

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LiveSmart: When is Heartburn More Than Just Heartburn?

April 15, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Please join us for a FREE patient education seminar — When is Heartburn More than Just Heartburn? — on Monday, April 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Mercy Auditorium, St. Peter’s Hospital Campus, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany. Registration is required; call (877) 525-2227.

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LiveSmart: Journey Through the Body — April 8 & 9 at Crossgates Mall

April 6, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s is hosting Journey Through The Body© on Friday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Crossgates Mall.

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LiveSmart: Screening & Early Detection Key with Colorectal Cancer

March 30, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it an ideal time to discuss the importance of screening and early detection in the treatment of colorectal cancer.

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Bringing Care to Homebound, Chronically Ill, and At-Risk Populations

March 29, 2016 Angela Yu

Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, in partnership with St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, offers a Home Visiting Physician/Nurse Practioner program to address the care needs of homebound, chronically ill, and at-risk populations in their homes.

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