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

St. Peter’s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine Receive Approval from NYSDOH to Collaborate Under Management Services Agreement

December 3, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The New York State Department of Health has approved a Management Services Agreement between St. Peter’s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine, allowing the two health care systems to work together to improve performance and quality in operational and patient care areas.

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HANYS: St. Peter’s Health Partners Dismantles Barriers to Mental Health Access

December 2, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

HANYS has highlighted SPHP’s new integrated behavioral health care model in its Member Spotlight.

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WRGB: “Socktober” Donations Collected by SPHP Staff to Benefit Six Area Shelters

December 2, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Kevin Little, director of Environmental Services at Samaritan Hospital, appeared on WRGB to talk about SPHP’s ‘Socktober’ campaign and how its success highlights SPHP’s mission to serve as a transforming healing presence in our communities.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Palliative Care with Dr. Catherine Adams

December 2, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Catherine Adams, M.D., Ph.D., chief of palliative medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, discussed the benefits of palliative care and importance of establishing a health care proxy during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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Times Union: The Unvaccinated Dominating Capital Region COVID Hospital Beds

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer and chief clinical officer for SPHP, for its story on the surge of COVID-19 cases in the Capital Region.

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WRGB: COVID Cases Continue to Climb as Fears Over Omicron Variant Grow

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB/CBS6 News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer and chief clinical officer for SPHP, about the growing number of COVID cases in the Capital Region, and the threat posed by the new Omicron variant.

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WTEN: Over 4,000 Pairs of Socks Donated to Local Homeless Shelters as Part of ‘Socktober’ Campaign

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Kevin Little, director of environmental services at Samaritan Hospital, for its story on SPHP’s donation of nearly 5,000 pairs of brand new socks to local shelters.

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SPHP Staff Donate More Than 4,000 Pairs of Socks to Six Local Shelters on GivingTuesday

November 30, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

SPHP’s Environmental Services department spearheads “Socktober” effort, collecting more than 4,000 new pairs of socks for area shelters.

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WTEN: Tools to Quit Smoking for This Year’s Great American Smokeout

November 18, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Erin Sinisgalli, director of Community Health Programs for SPHP, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Great American Smokeout. The event encourages smokers to try quitting for one day.

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Spectrum News: Expert Advice on Identifying and Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 16, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Megan Nolan of St. Peter’s Internal and Family Medicine, was interviewed by Spectrum News 1 about the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder and the treatments available.

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