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

Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Where Local Moms Can Find Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 4, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Barb Donnelly, RN, IBCLC, lactation consultant at St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WTEN to discuss resources for breastfeeding mothers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. August is National and World Breastfeeding Month.

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Times Union: FDA Launches “Smarter Food Safety” Initiative

July 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Frank Dimase, M.D., chief of the department of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on new federal food safety measures. Dr. Dimase discussed how such improvements could positively impact patient care.

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WTEN: Man Urges People to Double-Check COVID-19 Results After He Receives False Positive

July 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss COVID-19 tests and false-positive and false-negative results.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Ranked Best in the Capital Region

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Peter’s Hospital the No. 1 hospital in the Capital Region and in northeastern New York.

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St. Peter’s Internal Medicine Now Open in Valatie

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is excited to announce the opening of St. Peter’s Internal Medicine in Valatie. The practice, formerly known as Chatham Internal Medicine, is located at 1301 River Street, Suite 204, in Valatie.

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WNYT: Doctor — Face Shield Doesn’t Take Place of Mask for Protection

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WNYT to discuss the efficacy of face shields in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

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WNYT: Health Beat – World Hepatitis Day

July 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Neil Volk, M.D., of Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn ahead of World Hepatitis Day. Dr. Volk discussed the group of diseases, their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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Times Union: ‘I’d Rather Take Him Home’ — Pandemic’s Devastation Fuels a Home Care Boom

July 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association was featured in the Times Union’s story on the growing demand for home care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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St. Peter’s Breast Surgery Welcomes Emily Plews

July 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Emily Plews, ACNP-BC, has joined St. Peter’s Breast Surgery, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified adult and geriatric acute care nurse practitioner, Plews practices in breast and plastic surgery.

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Capital Region Smokers Can Receive up to Three Months of Free Nicotine Gum

July 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Community Health Programs is encouraging Capital Region smokers to contact the New York State Smokers’ Quitline to receive up to three months of free nicotine gum while supplies last.

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