pneumonia

Three SPHP Hospitals Recognized as a “Best Hospital” by U.S. News

July 29, 2021

St. Peter's Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in the Capital Region for the eighth year in a row while Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital has received recognition as a nationally ranked rehab hospital by U.S. News & World Report. [...]

Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Welcomes Nicole Humiston

August 5, 2020

Nicole Humiston, NP, has joined Pulmonary and Critical Services – Troy, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Humiston's professional interests include weight management, smoking cessation, health optimization, and critical care. [...]

LiveSmart: Painful Respiration – Could it be Pleurisy?

December 5, 2019

If you have a sharp pain in your chest or side when you breathe in and out, you may have pleurisy. But what is it and how can you treat it? [...]

SPHP Celebrates Opening of Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center

June 29, 2017

St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) recently held an open house to celebrate the opening of its newest project, the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Center at Albany Memorial Hospital. [...]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017

The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP! [...]

NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!

November 16, 2016

Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED. [...]