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Albany Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery Welcomes Alyson Florek
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Alyson Florek, FNP, to Albany Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery.
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SPHP Receives Award from Rensselaer County for its COVID-19 Response
St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) is honored to be the recipient of the 2021 Van Rensselaer Corporate Award. The Rensselaer County Legislature recognized SPHP for its COVID-19 response.
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WTEN: Marking Overdose Awareness Day Amid Pandemic-Related Spike
Jason Kirby, D.O., medical director for St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center and Chief of Behavioral Health for SPHP, discusses changes to addiction treatment wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the dramatic increase in overdose deaths during an appearance on WTEN/News10.
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WTEN: PODCAST — On the Story with Trishna Begam: Covid and Kids
Jeena Madden, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Health Center and St. Peter’s Health Center for Children, talks to WTEN about the new Delta variant of COVID, how to best protect kids, and back to school safety.
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Times Union: Dr. Thea Dalfino on Steering St. Peter’s Through COVID-19 Crisis, Raising Children and Beekeeping
Thea Dalfino, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, discusses juggling a demanding healthcare career, four children, and a host of hobbies including beekeeping, in the Times Union’s Women @Work series.
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WTEN: Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers Could Lose Jobs Over New Vaccine Mandate
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for SPHP, talks to WTEN/News10 about New York state’s decision to remove the religious exemption for healthcare workers who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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WTEN: What Will the 2021-2022 Flu Season Look Like?
Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, spoke to WTEN/News10 for a report on the upcoming flu season. Dr. Gran addressed predictions about the season’s severity and concerns about getting the flu shot in tandem with the COVID-19 vaccine.
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WAMC: Medical Monday – Vascular Surgery with Dr. William Raible
William Raible, M.D., of St. Peter’s Vascular Associates, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss vascular surgery, wound care, and minimally invasive treatments for a variety of vascular conditions.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Hau Chieng
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Hau Chieng, DO, to Pulmonary & Critical Services – Troy. Dr. Chieng practices pulmonary and critical care.
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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Marie Omorogbe
Marie Omorogbe, APN, FNP-BC, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Omorogbe practices cardiology.