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

WTEN: Why the Unvaccinated Still Have to Wear a Mask in New York

July 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), was interviewed by WTEN/News10 about progress made in the fight against COVID-19.

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WAMC: 51% #1667 – Recovering From Rape and Abuse – Part One

July 1, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The WAMC/NPR program “51%” is featuring St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) in a two-part series on rape and sexual abuse. The series will air on more 80 public and community radio stations nationwide.

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WTEN: Critical Blood Shortage Affecting People Being Treated for Cancer

June 24, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

There is a nationwide blood shortage and it is impacting hospitals everywhere. Carolyn Whittaker, RN, an infusion nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, spoke to WTEN about how the critical need for blood could affect cancer patients.

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Cardiology Associates of Schenectady Welcomes Maura Brondi

June 22, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Maura Brondi, PA-C, has joined Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified physician assistant, Brondi practices in cardiology.

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Dr. Elizabeth Sandel Joins Capital Region Family Health Care

June 22, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Sandel, D.O., to Capital Region Family Health Center. Dr. Sandel practices family medicine.

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WNYT: St. Peter’s Workers Save Man’s Life While Being Honored with Free Vacation

June 22, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Two St. Peter’s Hospital workers, already being honored as healthcare heroes by JetBlue, cement their hero status after saving a man’s life while on vacation.

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WTEN: Fireworks Celebrate NY Reaching COVID Vaccine Benchmark

June 17, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Maura Tuffey, RN, nurse manager at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by WTEN for its story on New York state reaching the 70% first dose COVID-19 vaccination benchmark.

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SPHP and WellNow Urgent Care Open New Center in North Greenbush

June 3, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners and its urgent care partner, WellNow Urgent Care, have opened the doors to their newest facility, located in North Greenbush at 24 North Greenbush Road.

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Spectrum News: First-Year Nurses Faced Pandemic-Related Adversity

May 27, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Isabel Polmatier, RN, a nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital, discussed the challenges of starting a nursing career in the middle of a pandemic, during an interview on Spectrum News.

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SPHP and the Regional Food Bank Launch Senior Food Farmacy Program

May 26, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners and the Regional Food Bank have teamed up to launch the Senior Food Farmacy Program. The pilot program will run for 12 weeks and will provide an extra delivery of a variety of fresh, nutritious food twice a month to participants at the Ohav Shalom Apartments in Albany.

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