Health

Seton Health holds insurance enrollment event

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, 3:08pm

Seton Health is holding an insurance enrollment event for people who do not have health insurance in conjunction with nationwide Cover the Uninsured Month.

This event on Monday, April 18, is free of charge, and anyone who does not have health insurance, or who has children without health insurance, is encouraged to attend and meet insurance specialists to learn if they qualify for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, Healthy New York, Cancer Services Program, Rensselaer Cares Prescription Assistance Program or other programs.

It's from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy in conference rooms A and B.

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The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Guinness World Record's Diaper Changing Challenge

Submitted by Kristie Hodgens, KidsOutAndAbout.com

Monday, April 11th, 2011, 11:12am

The Great Cloth Diaper Change! Guinness World Record's Diaper Changing Challenge

The Sonrise Diaper Service & Retail Store along with other local businesses will join in an effort to set the world record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously.

Why...you may ask? According to the RDA (Real Diaper Association) cloth diapers reduce waste for families with children in diapers by more than 50%. This world record attempt is a great way to show the world how many people are already choosing and using reusable cloth diapers successfully.

Families will be gathering at the Calvary United Methodist Church at 15 Ridge Place in Latham

11am on Earth Day, April 23rd

Bring: Your family, Your diaper bag, Comfortable clothes for play

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Seton Health offers Special Siblings class

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, April 8th, 2011, 1:23pm

Seton Health’s next Special Siblings class is being taught on Sunday, April 10 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Taught by Seton Health’s Certified Childbirth Educators, Special Siblings is recommended for families with children age 3 years and up.

The class, from 2 to 3, is geared toward younger children and is designed to help prepare siblings for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.

The class includes a tour of the Seton Health Childbirth Center, hands-on experience with a life-size infant doll, and a birthday party in anticipation of the baby’s birth. Parents are encouraged to attend.

For more information, or to make a reservation, please call (518) 268-5979.

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Fast food consumers encouraged to count calories

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, April 4th, 2011, 5:52pm

GUILDERLAND - You may not think of it when you order fast food, the number of calories you're swallowing. For instance, a standard breakfast platter with pancakes? Over 1300 calories. That bacon cheeseburger combo meal?

"1010," pronounced State Health Commissioner Dr. Nirav Shah, at a media event Monday.

Health officials say that's too much, launching a campaign called "I Choose 600" to get New Yorkers to limit the calories in each meal.

"600 is the magic number because 600 times three meals plus a snack is 2000 calories we should be having a day for an average adult," said Shah.

But Shah said too many people exceed 2000 calories a day, with larger portions and eating on-the-go.

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Price Chopper voluntarily recalls ‘Regular Homestyle Potato Salad’

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 5:06pm

Price Chopper voluntarily recalls ‘Regular Homestyle Potato Salad’

Price Chopper Supermarkets is voluntarily recalling its ‘Regular Homestyle Potato Salad’ due to the potential of listeria contamination, according to a release issued by the store.

The potato salad was sold by the pound in the stores’ delis between Saturday, March 19 and Monday, March 28.

So far, no related illnesses have been reported.

Price Chopper has initiated its Smart Reply notification service, which uses purchase data and consumer phone numbers on file in connection with the company’s AdvantEdge card to alert those that may have purchased the potato salad.

The supermarket chain says, customers can return any ‘Regular Homestyle Potato Salad’ that was purchased during this time frame to the store for a full refund.

Customers with questions can talk to Price Chopper Customer Service Agent by calling 1-800-666-7667 X3 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Seton Health offers free diabetic foot screenings

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 2:56pm

Seton Health Incontinence & Wound Services is offering a free diabetic foot screening on Thursday.

Seton Health’s Incontinence & Wound Services and Diabetes Education are encouraging anyone with the following symptoms to attend the free screening.

A loss of sensation, pain or tingling in their feet
Chronic or recurring open wounds or sores
Redness or pressure in lower extremities
Difficulty when wearing shoes
Loss of balance when walking

It’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Massry Center at 147 Hoosick Street in Troy.

This screening is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome.

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call (518) 268-5380.

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Troy hospital receives latest lifesaving equipment, technology

Submitted by Sophia Sofferman, WNYT Web Producer

Monday, March 21st, 2011, 2:04pm

Troy hospital receives latest lifesaving equipment, technology

Seton Health Auxiliary has donated new lifesaving equipment to St. Mary’s Hospital Surgical Services.

St. Mary’s Hospital recently added a new Zoll biphasic defibrillator to its outpatient surgical services department purchased from funds raised and donated by the Seton Health Auxiliary.

The Zoll biphasic defibrillator is the latest technology for resuscitating patients who are in need of defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion for survival during life-threatening emergencies. The defibrillator delivers electrical energy to the heart using the lowest possible energy, minimizing damage to the heart muscle.

Mary Kate Robinson, Fran Hyde and Franceen Shaughnessy, members of the Seton Health Auxiliary, presented the defibrillator to the nursing staff of Seton Health’s outpatient surgical services.

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