WTEN: Capital Region Hospitals Release Preparedness Plan

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WNYT to answer questions about COVID-19. Dr. Gran explained the difference between coronavirus and flu, and discussed how the illnesses are transmitted.

Enhanced visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the sexual assault and crime victims’ assistance program at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the importance of programs like the Stillwater Police Department’s cellphone collection for domestic violence victims.