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

WAMC: Medical Monday – Psychiatry with Dr. Joseph Di Lullo

July 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Joseph Di Lullo, M.D., a psychiatrist at the Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Troy, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday. Dr. Di Lullo discussed coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing use of telehealth services.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Susan Koller, FNP-C

July 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Susan Koller, FNP-C, has joined St. Peter’s OB/GYN – Slingerlands, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Koller will also practice at St. Peter’s newest OB/GYN office, coming to Valatie this summer.

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WNYT: Siena Poll — More People in the Capital Region Think Quality of Life in NY is Worsening

July 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, M.D., medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to discuss a new Siena College poll and its findings concerning opioid use and treatment in the Capital Region.

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Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Jill Genua

July 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jill Genua, M.D., has joined Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dr. Genua practices colorectal surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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SPHP Sponsors Drive-up Food Pantry to Help Capital Region Families

July 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners is proud to have sponsored a drive-up food pantry to help address the growing issue of food insecurity in the Capital Region. The event, spearheaded by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, served approximately 500 families.

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WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, concerning new tobacco control measures. The measures, which prohibit discounts on the sale of all tobacco products, went into effect on July 1 across New York state.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Carl Bastien

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Carl Bastien, M.D., to Albany Associates in Cardiology. Board-certified in cardiology, Dr. Bastien practices non-invasive cardiology.

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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the importance of staying hydrated.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the long-term effects of COVID-19.

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Times Union: Online Tools Meant to Help Socially Isolated Seniors

July 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Susan Conlon and Karen Bona, day center managers for Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on helping seniors stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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