SPHP in the News
WNYT: Free Cancer Screening Offered for Firefighters
WNYT reports on Capital Region Urology’s free cancer screening for Albany firefighters. […]
Year: 2022
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Exponential Rise in Flu in New York
Cases of flu are on the rise. Dr. William Kowal, chief medical officer for SPHPMA, speaks to WNYT about what’s fueling the virus’ spread and how to protect yourself from getting sick. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Nutrition Mythbusters – Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever?
Rest and time are key to kicking the cold and the flu, but can what you eat and drink make a difference? […]
Wellness
Winter Warmth – Enjoy Hearty, Healthy Tuscan Chicken Soup
On winter days when the temperature barely gets above freezing, what better way to warm up than with a bowl of soup! […]
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Capital Region Medical Providers Brace for a Long Flu Season
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. […]
SPHP in the News
Spectrum: Area Doctors Stress Appropriate Antibiotic Use
Kassandra Foley, regional director of infection prevention at SPHP, speaks to Spectrum News about the threat posed by the overuse of antibiotics. […]
SPHP in the News
Capital Region Man Navigates Pre-Diabetes Journey
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. […]
Inside SPHP
Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Colin Hirst
Colin Hirst, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. Dr. Hirst practices interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions. […]
Inside SPHP
Dr. Ragavan V. Siddharthan Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery
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. […]
Inside SPHP
Nursing Students Hold Food Drive for Veterans
St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing donates more than $700 and hundreds of pounds of food to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. […]