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WNYT: Exponential Rise in Flu in New York

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Cases of flu are on the rise. Dr. William Kowal, chief medical officer for SPHPMA, speaks to WNYT about what’s fueling the virus’ spread and how to protect yourself from getting sick.

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Times Union: Capital Region Medical Providers Brace for a Long Flu Season

November 23, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., Troy Infectious Disease, speaks to the Albany Times Union about the flu’s early arrival in the Capital Region and whether or not we can expect a severe influenza season.

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Spectrum: Area Doctors Stress Appropriate Antibiotic Use

November 23, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Kassandra Foley, regional director of infection prevention at SPHP, speaks to Spectrum News about the threat posed by the overuse of antibiotics.

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Capital Region Man Navigates Pre-Diabetes Journey

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. James Figge of St. Peter’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care, and Barbara Kipness of St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Diabetes Prevention Program, speak to Spectrum News about risk factors for diabetes and ways to prevent it.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Colin Hirst

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Colin Hirst, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. Dr. Hirst practices interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions.

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Dr. Ragavan V. Siddharthan Joins Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Ragavan V. Siddharthan, M.D., has joined Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery. A board-certified colorectal surgeon, Dr. Siddharthan practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery.

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Nursing Students Hold Food Drive for Veterans

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing donates more than $700 and hundreds of pounds of food to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Ashley Knutson

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Ashley Knutson, FNP, has joined Troy Family Health Center. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Knutson practices family medicine.

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Troy Surgical Associates Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Brady

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Jennifer Brady, M.D., has joined Troy Surgical Associates. A board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Brady specializes in robotic surgery, breast surgery, and hernia repair.

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Dr. Anastasios Konstantakos Joins Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons

November 17, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Experienced cardiothoracic surgeon Anastatios Konstantakos, M.D., FACS, has joined Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Board-certified in both surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Konstantakos practices all aspects of adult cardiac surgery.

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