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St. Peter’s Hospital Welcomes Region’s First Baby of 2026
The first baby born in the Capital Region in 2026 was delivered at St. Peter’s Hospital at exactly midnight.
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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Yaron Sternbach
Yaron Sternbach, MD, of St. Peter’s Vascular Associates, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday, where he answered questions on a wide range of topics related to the vascular system, including abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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WTEN: Baby Boom Hits St. Peter’s Hospital
2025 has been a very special year for the Women’s and Children’s department at St. Peter’s Hospital. In fact, it might even be a record! Since the start of the year, 26 staff members have given birth!
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WTEN: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Rebecca Keim, MD, surgeon with St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, discusses risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer during an appearance on WTEN.
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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Samuel Hykin
Samuel Hykin, MD, bariatric surgeon with St. Peter’s Bariatric & Metabolic Care, discusses weight loss surgery during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.
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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Adel Mahjoub
Adel Mahjoub, MD, of St. Peter’s Orthopedics, discusses conditions and injuries related to the foot and ankle during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.
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WTEN: Health Benefits of Walking
Want to get in shape AND boost your mental health? Try walking! Dr. William Douglas of St. Peter’s Sports & Spine, talks about the benefits of walking during an interview on WTEN.
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WTEN: Domestic Violence Awareness
Reanna Savage, trauma therapist with St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services, talks to WTEN/News10 about resources for survivors of domestic violence.
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WAMC: General & Robotic Surgery with Dr. Smadar Bogardus
Smadar Bogardus, MD, of Troy Surgical Associates, discusses general and robotic surgery, including treatments for hiatal hernias and gallbladder disorders, on WAMC’s Medical Monday.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Peter Shaughnessy
Peter Shaughnessy, MD, has joined St. Peter’s Orthopedics, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Shaughnessy specializes in orthopedic hand surgery.