LiveSmart: Wash Your Hands! The Best Defense Against Germs
It's prime “germ sharing” time right now - the perfect time to remember and remind the children in your life that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]
Kassandra Foley
WTEN: Uptick in Capital Region COVID Hospitalizations
COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the Capital Region. Kassandra Foley, regional director of infection prevention for St. Peter's Health Partners, discusses the impact this is having on hospitals during an interview with WTEN/News10. [...]
Spectrum: Area Doctors Stress Appropriate Antibiotic Use
Kassandra Foley, regional director of infection prevention at SPHP, speaks to Spectrum News about the threat posed by the overuse of antibiotics. [...]
LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season: Get Your Flu Shot!
Experts are anticipating an active flu season for 2022-23. Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and the broader community! [...]
WTEN: Health Officials Discuss Mask Recommendations as Sick Calls Increase
WTEN/News10 interviewed Kassandra Foley, director of infection control for St. Peter's Health Partners, about the state of COVID-19 infections and mask recommendations. [...]
LiveSmart: Hand Washing – Your Best Defense Against COVID-19
With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash? [...]
Times Union: Albany’s Risk From Coronavirus Remains Low, But Stores Are Seeing Shortages of Medical Supplies
Kassandra Foley, MHA, MT (ASCP)cm, CICMHA, MT (ASCP)cm, CIC, manager of infection prevention at St. Peter's Health Partners, was interviewed by the Times Union for a story on medical mask supplies. Foley discussed the efficacy of the masks, and the growing shortages of masks as a result of the novel coronavirus. [...]
LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season – Get Your Flu Shot!
Everyone knows about the flu, but not all know how deadly it can be. That's why getting vaccinated is crucial. [...]
LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health
Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]
St. Peter’s Hospital NICU Celebrates Three Years Without Central Line Infection
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St. Peter’s Hospital this month celebrated an important milestone, surpassing three years without a central line–associated bloodstream infection in a patient. [...]
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