Wellness
LiveSmart: Could that Pain be an Aortic Aneurysm? 5 Symptoms to Watch
Aortic aneurysms can cause life-threatening bleeding; knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life.
Year: 2026
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WTEN: Birth Defects Awareness Month with Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro
Alexis DiSilvestro, MD, of St. Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine, discusses common birth defects, risk factors, and what women can do to prevent them during an appearance on WTEN/News10.
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WTEN: Cervical Health Awareness Month with Dr. Joyce Barlin
In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, Dr. Joyce N. Barlin of Women’s Cancer Care Associates, appeared on WTEN to discuss the importance of cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine.
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WAMC: Medical Monday with Chris Rokkas, MD, and Tara Hutchings, PA
Chris Rokkas, MD, chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital, and cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant Tara Hutchings, PA, appeared on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday where they discussed the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.
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WTEN: Heart Surgery Patients Reunite With Surgeons
Dr. Nicholas Montalto, chief medical officer, SPHP Acute Care, talks to WTEN about what makes the Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital such a special event for both patients and colleagues.
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WRGB: Heart Patients Reunite With Doctors, Nurses Who Helped Save Their Lives
Heart surgery patient Darrell Holovach, appears on WRGB as part of St. Peter’s Hospital’s third annual Heart Recovery Reunion.
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WNYT: Heart Patients Reunite With Teams That Cared for Them at St. Peter’s Hospital
WNYT aired a report on the third annual Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital.
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Spectrum: Cardiology groups expand inpatient services at Samaritan Hospital
Spectrum News reported on the expansion of inpatient cardiology services at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.
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Samaritan Hospital to Grow Inpatient Cardiology Services in 2026
St. Peter’s Cardiology Associates will be providing full-service, top-tier heart care 24/7, 365 days a year to our inpatients at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.
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St. Peter’s Hospital Hosts 3rd Annual Heart Recovery Reunion
St. Peter’s Hospital hosted its 3rd annual Heart Recovery Reunion on January 30th, in advance of American Heart Month. The event reunited three patients with the care teams who helped save their lives. This year, St. Peter’s also honored cardiac colleagues with its first ever Heart Recovery Champion Awards.