September 2019 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

SPHP Celebrates National Midwifery Week 2019

September 30, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

In celebration of National Midwifery Week, St. Peter’s Health Partners would like to say “Thank you!” to the midwives who are valued colleagues in our system, as well as those who deliver at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Lavanya Alapati

September 27, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Lavanya Alapati, M.D., has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. Board-certified in cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear medicine, Dr. Alapati practices cardiology. Her professional interests include heart failure and echocardiography.

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WAMC Medical Monday: Dr. Matthew Sonagere

September 26, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

Matthew B. Sonagere, D.O., of Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, joined Ray Graf in the WAMC studio on September 23 for Medical Monday. During the live one-hour program, Dr. Sonagere answered questions from callers regarding stroke, rehabilitation, and physical medicine.

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LiveSmart: Physical Therapy Offers Pathway to Managing Pain and Rejuvenating Self

September 26, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Physical therapy for chronic pain offers a variety of treatment options that can be a critical component in the effort to manage your pain.

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Photo Gallery: SPHP and WellNow Urgent Care Announce Joint Venture

September 26, 2019 Corporate Communications Staff

On September 10, St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care held a press conference to announce their joint venture.

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

September 26, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

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

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Times Union: On the Move

September 26, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Several new hires at St. Peter’s Health Partners are featured in the Times Union’s “On the Move” section. Six new providers and advanced practice practitioners are mentioned.

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Albany Memorial Hospital Receives GWTG Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

September 26, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has awarded Albany Memorial Hospital its Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for excellence in stroke care.

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St. Peter’s Medical Oncology – Hematology Welcomes Dr. Ajaz Khan

September 25, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Ajaz M. Khan, M.D., M.B.A., has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology – Hematology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Khan serves as medical director for medical oncology.

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Samaritan Hospital Honored for Excellence in Stroke and Heart Attack Care

September 25, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for its excellence in stroke care. It was also honored for its heart attack care.

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