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

Times Union: Her Son Needed Help. It Never Came.

April 30, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article in its ongoing series on the growing opioid epidemic. Dr. Melissa Weimer and Patrick Carrese were interviewed about the crisis and barriers to treatment.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: The Ripple Effect of the Cosby Verdict

April 27, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Lindsey Crusan-Muse, director of the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Awareness Program at Samaritan Hospital appeared on WNYT to discuss the ripple effect of the Bill Cosby Verdict.

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SPHPMA Welcomes Melanie Connell, NP

April 27, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

SPHPMA Home Based Care Program welcomes nurse practitioner, Melanie Connell to its office in Troy.

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Dr. Shail Maingi Publishes Study on Hospice and Palliative Care for LGBT Patients

April 27, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Shail Maingi, MD, of St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, published an article in the May 2018 issue of Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, examining end-of-life care concerns surrounding sexual and gender minorities.

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National Drug Take Back Day

April 26, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28. The day, organized by the Drug Enforcement Administration, offers people a chance to dispose of their unused prescription medications and reduce the chance that these drugs might fall into the wrong hands. It’s one simple way to help reduce opioid harm.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Dr. Mark Osborn Discusses Immunizations

April 26, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT NewsChannel 13 aired a story featuring Dr. Mark Osborn, Chief of Pediatrics at St. Peter’s Hospital. Dr. Osborn discussed vaccinations, the myths surrounding them, and the proven risks and benefits. The story coincides with World Immunization Week.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Pinwheel Garden Helps Draw Attention to Child Abuse

April 25, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT aired a story on a Pinwheels for Prevention event held at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center in Troy. The event, sponsored by Healthy Families of Rensselaer County, raises awareness about child abuse and ways to prevent it from happening.

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Spectrum News: Pinwheels Planted for a Good Cause

April 25, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News features Healthy Families of Rensselaer County event, Pinwheels for Prevention. The event, held at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center, is part of a nationwide movement dedicated to preventing child abuse.

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Children Plant Pinwheel Garden of Hope to Raise Child Abuse Awareness

April 24, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Children at Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center plant Pinwheels for Prevention in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event raises awareness so more people will learn to detect, report, and help eliminate child abuse in their communities.

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Sunnyview Staff Members Publish Study in Educational Journal

April 23, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Colleagues at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital collaborated on a fall reduction study published in the March/April 2018 issue of Rehabilitation Nursing Journal. The team implemented a video monitoring system, aimed at reducing patient falls.

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