2020 - Page 16 of 38 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Times Union: ‘I’d Rather Take Him Home’ — Pandemic’s Devastation Fuels a Home Care Boom

July 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association was featured in the Times Union’s story on the growing demand for home care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. Peter’s Breast Surgery Welcomes Emily Plews

July 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Emily Plews, ACNP-BC, has joined St. Peter’s Breast Surgery, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified adult and geriatric acute care nurse practitioner, Plews practices in breast and plastic surgery.

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Capital Region Smokers Can Receive up to Three Months of Free Nicotine Gum

July 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health Programs is encouraging Capital Region smokers to contact the New York State Smokers’ Quitline to receive up to three months of free nicotine gum while supplies last.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Psychiatry with Dr. Joseph Di Lullo

July 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Joseph Di Lullo, M.D., a psychiatrist at the Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Troy, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday. Dr. Di Lullo discussed coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing use of telehealth services.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Susan Koller, FNP-C

July 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Susan Koller, FNP-C, has joined St. Peter’s OB/GYN – Slingerlands, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Koller will also practice at St. Peter’s newest OB/GYN office, coming to Valatie this summer.

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LiveSmart: Summer Fun in the Water – Be Alert, Be Safe

July 22, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Parents looking to take their children swimming this summer need to be mindful of COVID concerns, but they should also remember the largest water hazard — drowning.

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WNYT: Siena Poll — More People in the Capital Region Think Quality of Life in NY is Worsening

July 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, M.D., medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to discuss a new Siena College poll and its findings concerning opioid use and treatment in the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks

July 17, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Lyme is still the most common tick-borne illness that people could come into contact with when spending time outside, but others are starting to make their way into the Capital Region.

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Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Jill Genua

July 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jill Genua, M.D., has joined Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dr. Genua practices colorectal surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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SPHP Sponsors Drive-up Food Pantry to Help Capital Region Families

July 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners is proud to have sponsored a drive-up food pantry to help address the growing issue of food insecurity in the Capital Region. The event, spearheaded by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, served approximately 500 families.

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