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

WHYY: Treating Blood Clots, Kidney Injuries and Other Problems Linked to COVID-19 Could Save Lives

April 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by WHYY radio in Philadelphia about kidney problems associated with COVID-19, including excessive blood-clotting

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WTEN: Recovered From COVID-19, Frontline Workers Donating Plasma to Help Others

April 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Joseph Hunziker, a lab technician at St. Peter’s Hospital, spoke to WTEN about his decision to donate plasma following his bout with COVID-19. Hunziker contracted the virus in March and has since recovered.

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Times Union: At Albany Area Hospitals, Plasma Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Picks Up Steam

April 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, and Joseph Hunziker, a lab technician at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on convalescent plasma therapy. Hunziker contracted the virus in March. Once recovered, he made the decision to donate plasma in hopes of helping others recover.

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Spectrum News: Hearing From a Family of Four Dedicated Front Line Workers

April 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News interviewed a local family making a difference in the lives of COVID-19 patients in the Capital Region. All four are front line workers; three happen to work for St. Peter’s Health Partners.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s Expands Virtual Health Services

April 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN published a story on the expansion of VirtualHealth services at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The online service is open to both existing as well as new patients and uses secure telehealth technology to safely connect providers with patients.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Expands Virtual Health Services

April 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners is expanding its Virtual Health services to better connect patients with their health care providers during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. St. Peter’s Virtual Health, open to both established and new patients, uses secure telehealth technology to safely connect providers with patients using audio and video from the comfort of the patient’s own home.

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WRGB: Emergency Room Visits Down Because People Afraid to Get Care

April 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to CBS6 News about the growing concerns within the medical community that people are not seeking necessary medical care for fear of contracting COVID-19. The message to everyone is that our hospitals are safe and people in need of emergency care should still seek it.

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Spectrum: Local Medical Leaders Believe Coronavirus Fears to Blame for Drop in ER Visits

April 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to Spectrum News about the sharp decline in ER visits, likely because of fears over COVID-19. Dr. Hanks stressed that hospitals are safe, and people in need of emergency medical care should be getting necessary help, not staying home.

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WNYT: Emergency Room Doctors Assure Safety of Non-Coronavirus Patients

April 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to WNYT about the need for people facing potential health emergencies, to still seek emergency care. Dr. Hanks discussed what hospitals are doing to make sure non-COVID patients stay safe when seeking medical help.

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The Hearst Foundations Donate $1M to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation

April 17, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), is set to receive $1 million in emergency funding from the Hearst Foundations. The donation is part of $50 million earmarked for U.S. medical, humanitarian, and cultural organizations severely impacted by COVID-19.

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