Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. Blood is needed in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities for patients with cancer and other diseases, for organ transplant recipients, and to help save the lives of accident victims. Blood donations decline in the summer due to vacations, holidays, and busy warm weather life-styles; unfortunately, injuries do not. An average emergency room uses between four and forty units of blood to treat a single accident victim.

Currently only 3 out of 100 Americans donate blood. Giving blood is safe, easy, and fast. Anyone at least 17 years of age, weighing 110 pounds or more and in good health may be eligible to donate blood. Registration is requested but not necessary. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call (518) 268-5950 or visit us on the web at www.setonhealth.org.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. 80% of all strokes are preventable. Do you know what to do if you or your loved one is having a stoke?

Seton Health – St. Mary’s Hospital of Troy has a dedicated team of professionals who educate the people of our community on the importance of prevention and recognizing the signs of stroke. Time is of the essence when you are having a stroke, the sooner you get to a designated stroke center the better chances you have of a full recovery.

Anyone can have a stroke. But your chances for having a stroke increase if you meet certain criteria. Some of these criteria, called risk factors, are beyond your control other stroke risk factors are controllable.

Seton Health provides this community organized stroke support group to inspire hope and perseverance, and share the latest information on strokes. It is also an opportunity for those affected by stroke to make friends, help others and gain feedback.

This event is free and open to the public but reservations are required.  For further information or to reserve a seat please call(518) 268-6062.

Our certified lactation counselors teach the fine art of breastfeeding and offer ongoing support for women who choose to breastfeed their babies.

Seton Health is proud to sponsor our Adult Diabetes Support Group which is held on the 1st Thursday, of each month from 2-3 pm in Conference Room B at St. Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Ave, Troy.

Each month’s topic varies so come and learn how to create healthy, tasty, and satisfying meal combinations while learning how to choose the right foods and carbs.  Find out what foods aretruly good for your heart, and how these foods ultimately affect your blood sugar. The Adult Diabetes Support Group is presented by Rosemary Joslin, RN, CDE.

This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited so reservations are required and may be made by calling (518) 268-5584.

Looking to shed extra holiday pounds?  Tried other diet programs and not had much luck?  Spent way too much $$$$ and didn't get the results you wanted?

Seton Health is offering the national program, Take Shape For Life!  A comprehensive, physician-directed program designed to promote weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.

The Take Shape For Life! program offers significant, safe weight loss in a short time..  The goal is to get people on the right track to optimal health by first reducing weight, teaching healthy habits and reducing and eliminating health issues.  An essential component of the program is Medifast Meals: healthy, nutritionally balanced meal replacements that will help participants reach their ideal weight and keep the weight off for life.

All meetings are one on one and appointments are available between 4-6  pm.  Health coaches will meet with interested people to explain the program and register them.   Please call 518-268-6405 to schedule an appointment or for more information.  

Seton Health is proud to sponsor our Adult Diabetes Support Group which is held on the 1st Friday, of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at St. George's Episcopal Church  912 Rt. 146  Clifton Park, NY  12065  in Hatlee Hall .

Each month’s topic varies so come and learn how to create healthy, tasty, and satisfying meal combinations while learning how to choose the right foods and carbs.  Find out what foods are truly good for your heart, and how these foods ultimately affect your blood sugar. The Adult Diabetes Support Group is presented by Rosemary Joslin, RN, CDE.

This event is free and open to the public.  Space is limited so reservations are required and may be made by calling (518) 268-5584.