October 2025 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Business Review: Lauren Smith-Wessell Recognized as a “Woman on the Rise” for 2025

October 13, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Lauren Smith-Wessell, director of financial operations for SPHP, was recently recognized by the Albany Business Review as a “Woman on the Rise.”

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WTEN: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 8, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Jennifer Brady, MD, of Troy Surgical Associates, discusses the surgical treatment options for breast cancer and the importance of early detection, during an interview on WTEN.

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LiveSmart: Bridging Health and Healing – Providing Support to Victims of Domestic Violence

October 8, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

October 8, 2025, is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day, a national initiative highlighting the critical linkage between health care and domestic violence response.

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Lisamarie Payne Joins St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partner’s Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Lisamarie Payne, NP, to St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology in Albany, in the inpatient setting.

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St. Peter’s Orthopedics Welcomes Dr. Kevin McCracken

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Experienced orthopedic surgeon Kevin McCracken, MD, has joined St. Peter’s Orthopedics, where he practices minimally invasive and complex spine surgery.

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LiveSmart: Prepare Now for Anticipated Severe 2025-26 Flu Season

October 2, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Experts are already predicting this year’s flu season will be severe; learn why vaccination is critical to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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Dr. Adel Mahjoub Joins St. Peter’s Orthopedics

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Orthopedics is proud to welcome Adel Mahjoub, M.D., to its family of skilled providers. Dr. Mahjoub is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in a wide range of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.

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St. Peter’s Family Health Center Welcomes Dr. Ginny Shelton

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Ginny Shelton, MD, FAAP, a board-certified pediatrician, has joined St. Peter’s Family Health Center in Albany.

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Dr. Timothy Holleran Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates is pleased to welcome experienced colorectal surgeon Timothy Holleran, MD, to its family of esteemed providers.

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Sarah Galea Joins Saratoga Family Practice

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Sarah Galea, FNP-BC, to its provider team at Saratoga Family Practice. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Galea practices primary care.

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