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

SPHP Screens Five Dozen Albany Firefighters During Free Cancer Screening

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among firefighters. That’s why St. Peter’s Health Partners held a free cancer screening for members of the City of Albany Fire Department to raise awareness of the risk.

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Spectrum News: Cancer Screenings Offered to Firefighters in Albany

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News featured a new program by St. Peter’s Health Partners aimed at increasing cancer awareness among firefighters.

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Times Union: St. Peter’s Provides Free Cancer Screenings to Firefighters

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article on Capital Region Urology’s recent cancer screening for members of the Albany Fire Department.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s to Host Cancer Screening for Firefighters

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 reports on a free cancer screening held by Capital Region Urology for members of the Albany Fire Department.

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WNYT: Free Cancer Screening Offered for Firefighters

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT reports on Capital Region Urology’s free cancer screening for Albany firefighters.

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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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