2020 - Page 17 of 38 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, concerning new tobacco control measures. The measures, which prohibit discounts on the sale of all tobacco products, went into effect on July 1 across New York state.

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Inside SPHP

Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation to Close July 15

July 10, 2020 Corporate Communications Staff

Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation will discontinue physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and audiology services starting July 15, 2020.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Carl Bastien

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Carl Bastien, M.D., to Albany Associates in Cardiology. Board-certified in cardiology, Dr. Bastien practices non-invasive cardiology.

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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the importance of staying hydrated.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the long-term effects of COVID-19.

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LiveSmart: Working From Home? Take Care to Maintain Good Posture

July 8, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

An increased number of Americans are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and their makeshift offices – at dining room tables, on the couch, even perched on the bed – is leading to an epidemic of complaints about headaches and neck/back pain.

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Times Union: Online Tools Meant to Help Socially Isolated Seniors

July 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Susan Conlon and Karen Bona, day center managers for Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on helping seniors stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Congratulates Pharmacy Residency Graduates

July 6, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Hospital congratulates the four members of the Class of 2020 PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, who celebrated their graduation from the program on June 26, 2020.

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LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers

July 2, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

As the July 4th holiday draws near, keep in mind that sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2019.

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LiveSmart: Medical Directives Allow You to Control Your Care During, After COVID

July 2, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The COVID-19 crisis has underscored just how important it is to discuss with your family and loved ones your wishes for your care, should you become critically ill or incapacitated.

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