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

Times Union: Hospitals Limit Non-Urgent Surgery as Coronavirus Surges in Albany Area

December 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Leaders from several regional hospitals held a news conference on December 22, 2020, to update the community on the COVID-19 pandemic including vaccination efforts, record hospitalizations, and a pause on non-urgent surgeries. Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared in the Times Union’s coverage of the event.

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SPHPMA Welcomes Dr. John Weinhold

December 21, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

John Weinhold, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Weinhold practices medical oncology and hematology at the Hildegard Medicus Cancer Center, located at Samaritan Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Troy.

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SPHPMA Recognized by the American Heart, American Medical Associations

December 17, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Medical Associates has earned the highest level of recognition from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to helping improve blood pressure control rates among the patient populations it serves.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Maria Voznesensky

December 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Maria Voznesensky, M.D., a urologist with Capital Region Urology, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday. She discussed the benefits of minimally invasive surgery, pelvic floor reconstruction, and incontinence issues.

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Times Union: Drug Deaths in Saratoga, Rensselaer Counties Almost Doubled During Coronavirus Pandemic

December 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, spoke to the Times Union about the rise in drug overdoses and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to providing treatment for those struggling with addiction.

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SPHPMA Holiday Giving Effort a Success

December 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

As part of SPHPMA’s annual Holiday Giving effort, members collected hundreds of toys, clothing, and other items for those in need.

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Times Union: COVID-19 Mortality Rates Are Down, but Will a Surge Undo Progress?

December 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of the department of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by the Times Union about treatment advances in the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Cerda discussed the benefits of proning, as well as medications like dexamethasone and monoclonal antibodies.

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WTEN: Staffing Shortages a Concern for Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Rise

December 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on hospital capacity concerns in the face of rising COVID-19 infections.

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Food Closet Now Open for Patients of the Hildegard Medicus Cancer Care Center

December 4, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners celebrates the opening of a new food closet at the Hildegard Medicus Cancer Care Center at Samaritan Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Troy. The food closet, located within the Cancer Care Center and operated by staff, is stocked with healthy, medically appropriate, shelf-stable food. It is available to patients identified as having food insecurities.

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Spectrum News: A Q & A with St. Peter’s Chief Clinician Amid Record Hospitalizations

December 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, about record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Capital Region.

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