Inside SPHP
St. Peter’s Family Medicine Welcomes Dr. Jason Lieu
Jason Lieu, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Family Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Lieu practices primary care and family medicine.
Year: 2021
News
Trinity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Colleagues
Trinity Health today announced, effective immediately, it will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors, and those conducting business in its health care facilities be vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes more than 11,000 colleagues with St. Peter’s Health Partners.
News
St. Peter’s Named the Official Healthcare Provider for the Tri-City ValleyCats
St. Peter’s Health Partners will serve as the Tri-City ValleyCats’ official healthcare provider for the 2021 season.
SPHP in the News
Business Review: Hospitals Invest in Midwives to Combat Physician Shortage
The Albany Business Review published an article featuring an interview with Margaret Holcomb, DNP, CNM, of Capital Region Midwifery. Holcomb discussed the growth of midwifery in the Capital Region and the misconceptions that remain about the profession.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Why the Unvaccinated Still Have to Wear a Mask in New York
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), was interviewed by WTEN/News10 about progress made in the fight against COVID-19.
News
SPHP Reports Zero COVID-19 Inpatients in its Hospitals for First Time Since the Beginning of Pandemic
While recognizing the milestone, SPHP urges more people in the community to get vaccinated.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Happy July 4th! Celebrate Safely When Using Sparklers
Before you commence with your 4th of July celebrations this weekend, consider these safety reminders to ensure a fun holiday.
SPHP in the News
WAMC: 51% #1667 – Recovering From Rape and Abuse – Part One
The WAMC/NPR program “51%” is featuring St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) in a two-part series on rape and sexual abuse. The series will air on more 80 public and community radio stations nationwide.
News
The Glen at Hiland Meadows Breaks Ground for $27.6 Million Project
The Glen at Hiland Meadows held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 29 for a $27.6 million expansion and construction project on its 45-acre Longview Drive campus in Queensbury.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Critical Blood Shortage Affecting People Being Treated for Cancer
There is a nationwide blood shortage and it is impacting hospitals everywhere. Carolyn Whittaker, RN, an infusion nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, spoke to WTEN about how the critical need for blood could affect cancer patients.