April is Alcohol Awareness Month to increase awareness and understanding to those who struggle with alcoholism. It's a good time to examine your own use and ask the question: How much is too much? [...]
The holiday season can be a difficult one for individuals recovering from an addiction or struggling with an active addiction. You don’t have to fight the battle alone; St. Peter's Health Partners can help. [...]
In many cases, physical therapy is considered safer and more effective than opioids for managing chronic pain, joint pain, lower back pain, and other conditions. [...]
Kelly Benjamin, a behavioral health counselor at St. Peter's Hospital, talks to WRGB CBS6 News about his decision to start a second career, helping people battling addiction. [...]
The Times Union published an article in its ongoing series on the growing opioid epidemic. Dr. Melissa Weimer and Patrick Carrese were interviewed about the crisis and barriers to treatment. [...]
The Times Union published a new story as part of its continuing coverage on the growing opioid epidemic in the Capital Region. Dr. Melissa Weimer, Chief of Behavioral Health [...]
St. Peter’s Health Partners has joined a new coalition to help fight opioid addiction. As part of the effort, SPHP has teamed up with WNYT for a special one-hour program on the epidemic. The program will air at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 13. [...]
The Times Union published a story about a new region-wide consortium launching this week aimed at addressing the growing opioid epidemic. St. Peter's Health Partners is proud to be a part of the "Prescription for Progress: United Against Opioid addiction" coalition. [...]
Melissa Weimer, DO, MCR, has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners as chief of behavioral health and addiction medicine for the system’s Acute Care Albany division. [...]