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

Visitation Policy Under Review; Current Restrictions Remain in Place

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners is reviewing its visitation policy following an announcement from Governor Andrew Cuomo that the state is ready to relax hospital visitation restrictions in the Capital Region.

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Victory Church Donates Gift Bags for Children of Hospital Workers

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

A huge “thank you” to Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Church in Albany, who donated more than 400 of what he called “quarantine bags” for the children of front-line health care workers at St. Peter’s Hospital. The bags were filled with gifts, crafts, sports equipment, games, and snacks.

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The Saratogian/Troy Record: Tonko Pushes Heroes Act That Looks to Improve Medicare Wage Index

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interview by the Saratogian regarding the Medicare Wage Index. The formula, which calculates reimbursement for dollars spent on hospital services, would be adjusted as part of the HEROES Act. If passed, the revision could bring $100 million of federal funding into Capital Region hospitals every year.

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A Message from President and CEO James K. Reed, M.D.

June 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, shares a message to the community, reflecting on our mission to be a compassionate and healing presence, particularly during these turbulent times.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Addiction Treatment With Dr. Jason Kirby

June 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss issues surrounding addiction, medical and behavioral treatment for substance use disorder, and recovery services during the time of COVID-19.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Partners with New York Oncology Hematology to Test Cancer Drug in COVID-19 Patients

June 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Exploratory research conducted at St. Peter’s Hospital in conjunction with New York Oncology Hematology, is featured in the national medical journal, Science Immunology. The research involves the cancer drug Acalabrutinib and its potential as a possible treatment for COVID-19.

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Dr. Catherine Adams Authors Journal Article on Palliative Care in a Pandemic

June 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

An article by Catherine Adams, MD, PhD, chief of palliative medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital and Community Hospice, was published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
The article, “Goals of Care in a Pandemic: Our Experience and Recommendations,” explores the challenges faced by palliative care teams during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Times Union: House Bill Boosts Federal Reimbursement for Capital Region Hospitals

May 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by the Times Union for its story on efforts currently underway to change the Medicare Wage Index rate, which would increase federal reimbursement for Capital Region Hospitals.

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WRGB: Doctor Weighs in on Overdose Spike

May 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB/CBS6 interviewed Jason Kirby, D.O.. MBA, medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on a recent spate of drug overdoses in the Capital Region. Dr. Kirby stressed that help is available for those struggling with addiction.

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WNYT: Doctors Warn New Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome is Not Common Childhood Illness

May 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, was interviewed by WNYT for its story on the multi-system inflammatory syndrome affecting children in the late stages of recovery from COVID-19.
Dr. Gran discussed the difference between the Kawasaki-like illness and Coxsackie virus, a common childhood illness.

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