Courtney Weisberg, Author at St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: SCCC Installs Breastfeeding, Pumping Pod for Moms

May 17, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN aired a story on the installation of a new Mamava nursing pod on the SUNY SCCC campus. The pod was made possible through a grant awarded to St. Peter’s Health Partners by the New York State Department of Health.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Honors Exceptional Nurse Michelle Dacosta with DAISY Award

May 16, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

On May 15, the Recruitment and Retention Nursing Council at St. Peter’s Hospital proudly hosted its quarterly DAISY Award Ceremony to honor the outstanding efforts of its nurses. Recognized were DAISY winner Michelle Dacosta, and more than 45 other nominees.

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Times Union: Seen at the Times Union Salute to Nurses Luncheon

May 14, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union posted a photo gallery from its Salute to Nurses Luncheon, honoring nurses on May 11, 2018.

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Daily Gazette: SCCC Unveils Breastfeeding and Pumping Station for Nursing Moms

May 14, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Daily Gazette published an article on a new breastfeeding/pumping unit on the SCCC campus. The Mamava nursing pod was funded by a grant provided through St. Peter’s Health Partners.

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SPHP Chooses SUNY SCCC as Site for New Mamava Nursing Pod

May 11, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

SUNY SCCC has unveiled a new Mamava nursing pod on its campus, made possible through a five-year grant awarded to St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP). The lactation pod provides nursing mothers with a safe, private space to breastfeed their baby or pump.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert at the Palace Theatre

May 10, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Anne Lawton, RN, community liaison for St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT to discuss the Sock Out Cancer benefit concert at the Palace Theatre in Albany. The event, featuring William Close and the Earth Harp, raised money for the foundations at Albany Medical Center and St. Peter’s Hospital to benefit cancer patients and their families.

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To Life! Organization Honors Dr. Andrew Warheit

May 10, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Andrew Warheit is awarded the Extra Mile Award from the non-profit organization, To Life!

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Patricia Cannistraci Appointed Director of the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

May 7, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Patricia Cannistraci, DNS, RN, CNE, has been appointed Director of the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. Cannistraci has a long history in nursing education. She takes over for Dr. Susan Birkhead, who is retiring.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Allergy Season Kicks Into Full Bloom

May 7, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Nazia Habib of Capital District Internal Medicine talks to WNYT about the sudden onset of seasonal allergies thanks to the jump from cold to warm weather.

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Times Union: Palace Strung Like a Harp for Cancer Benefit

May 3, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published a story on the benefit concert for Sock Out Cancer, being held Tuesday, May 8, at Albany’s Palace Theatre. The event will be headlined by William Close and The Earth Harp Collective. Net proceeds will go to the foundations of St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

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