November 2022 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Times Union: Capital Region Medical Providers Brace for a Long Flu Season

November 23, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., Troy Infectious Disease, speaks to the Albany Times Union about the flu’s early arrival in the Capital Region and whether or not we can expect a severe influenza season.

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Spectrum: Area Doctors Stress Appropriate Antibiotic Use

November 23, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Kassandra Foley, regional director of infection prevention at SPHP, speaks to Spectrum News about the threat posed by the overuse of antibiotics.

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Capital Region Man Navigates Pre-Diabetes Journey

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. James Figge of St. Peter’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care, and Barbara Kipness of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Diabetes Prevention Program, speak to Spectrum News about risk factors for diabetes and ways to prevent it.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Colin Hirst

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Colin Hirst, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. Dr. Hirst practices interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions.

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Dr. Ragavan V. Siddharthan Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Ragavan V. Siddharthan, M.D., has joined Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery. A board-certified colorectal surgeon, Dr. Siddharthan practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery.

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Nursing Students Hold Food Drive for Veterans

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing donates more than $700 and hundreds of pounds of food to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

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LiveSmart: Keep the Holidays Flavorful and Safe – Remember Food Safety!

November 22, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

The holidays are such a fun time to enjoy food and activities with your family and friends. Don’t let a lack of food safety mar the festivities!

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Ashley Knutson

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Ashley Knutson, FNP, has joined Troy Family Health Center. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Knutson practices family medicine.

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Troy Surgical Associates Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Brady

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Jennifer Brady, M.D., has joined Troy Surgical Associates. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Brady specializes in robotic surgery, breast surgery, and hernia repair.

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When Injury, Illness Happen on the Road – Know Where to Go

November 22, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Before you take to the roads or the air this holiday season, make sure your travel plans include preparations in case of illness or emergency.

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