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2024 Housing is Healthcare Summit

Save the date for the 3rd annual Housing is Healthcare Summit Join Us for an Exciting Event! October 7-11, 2024 St. Peter's Health Education Center Hosted by the FUSE leadership team, this year's summit will focus on the intersection of housing, justice, Medicaid and legislative initiatives. It promises to be an insightful gathering where we'll discuss key issues and explore ...

Health Matters: The health benefits of volunteering

Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives by giving back to their community, supporting important causes and helping those in need. Did you know that volunteering can benefit your health as well? Research has shown that volunteering provides significant health benefits, especially for older adults, by enhancing their mental and physical well-being. Researchers believe that the combination of physical ...

St. Peter’s Health Medical Group Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner Biljana Moratelli to General Surgery Team

Nurse Practitioner Biljana Moratelli earned her Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Petersburg College. Biljana is certified as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the ...

What is hometown commitment? St. Peter's community benefit investment tops $25M

Hometown commitment means caring for the health and wellness of our community beyond the walls of our clinics and hospital In fiscal year 2022, St. Peter’s gave back more than $25 million in the form of financial relief for patients and their families, donations to local non-profits and organizations, free and low-cost health and wellness education, and subsidized health services ...

Health Matters: Tips for keeping your bones strong and healthy

There are 206 bones in our body and each plays a critical role in protecting our organs, providing structure and giving a good anchor for our muscles to cling on to. This is why maintaining good bone health is so important. Did you know that our bones are constantly changing and growing? It’s hard to wrap your head around because ...