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WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020

It's critical that people in addiction recovery stay connected, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this particularly challenging. WNYT's Benita Zahn speaks to Jason Kirby, D.O, MBA, medical director for addiction services at St. Peter's Health Partners, about ways on how people in recovery can stay the course. [...]

LiveSmart: When Drinking is a Problem – Know the Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder

January 2, 2020

For many, the holiday season is one of anxiety and dread, one where alcohol is sometimes used to deal with those feelings. But how much is too much? [...]

Times Union: On the Move

December 20, 2019

The Times Union published news of several new hires at St. Peter’s Health Partners, including new providers and advanced practice providers. [...]

Dr. Jason Kirby Named Medical Director of Addiction Services at St. Peter’s Health Partners

December 10, 2019

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, has joined St. Peter's Health Partners as medical director of addiction services. Dual board-certified in family medicine and pending board certification in addiction medicine, Dr. Kirby oversees the medical providers in the St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center. [...]

LiveSmart: Primary Care, Behavioral Health Providers Needed in Battle to Combat Opioid Addiction

September 26, 2019

SPHP's ECHO Project is looking for providers who can expand the network of caregivers supporting medication-assisted treatment of opioid-use disorders. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat – Alcoholism

April 15, 2019

Frank Babich, PA, with St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss alcohol use and abuse. [...]

LiveSmart: Alcohol Use and the Tolerance Connection – How Much is Too Much?

April 11, 2019

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? [...]

WMHT AHA! A House for Arts: Art Therapy

October 18, 2018

WMHT's AHA! A House for Arts featured St. Peter's Addiction and Recovery Center in Guilderland, where therapists use art therapy as a way to help patients better understand themselves and their addiction. [...]

Times Union: She Comforted People With Heroin Addiction, and People in Pain

October 18, 2018

The Times Union published an article on the life and passing of Mary Femia. Femia was a certified addictions registered nurse at St. Peter's Hospital for many years. She passed away Oct. 7 following a long battle with cancer. [...]

Times Union: Growing Calls for ERs to Treat Addiction on Demand

August 24, 2018

Dr. Melissa Weimer, chief of behavioral health and addiction medicine for St. Peter's Health Partners, was interviewed for a Times Union article on emergency room treatment for opioid overdose. [...]

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