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

Spectrum News: Capital Region Hospital Leaders Present United Front Handling Coronavirus

March 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared in a Spectrum News report on the regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a news conference at Albany Medical Center on March 24, Dr. Hanks discussed the coordinated effort as well as preparations for a potential surge of patients.

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Times Union: Area Hospitals Outline Bed-Boosting Plans as COVID-19 Hospitalization Rises

March 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was featured in an article by the Times Union following a news conference held Tuesday in Albany. During the news conference, clinical leaders from 10 Capital Region hospitals updated the public on their preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mercy Cares for Kids Send Cards and Letters of Support to Nurses During COVID-19 Crisis

March 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Teachers and children at Mercy Cares for Kids recently sent some very special messages to nurses at St. Peter’s Hospital. The children, some as young as three years old, made cards and pictures to show their appreciation for everything the nurses do, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Can I Help?

March 21, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

If you are a business that uses personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N-95 masks, surgical masks, disposable Nitrile gloves or protective eyewear, please consider donating a box or two to your local hospital to help ensure the continued safety of the clinical care team as they fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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Addiction Treatment Centers Make Adjustments During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC) was featured in a Spectrum News report on adjustments addiction treatment centers are having to make as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners, Albany Med to Limit COVID-19 Testing to Symptomatic Health Care Workers

March 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners and Albany Med are suspending COVID-19 community testing. Effective immediately, St. Peter’s Health Partners will only be testing symptomatic health care providers at its Albany Memorial Campus.

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Hospital Doctors Say Call Primary Physician First

March 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Spectrum News aired a story on the March 13th news conference held by Capital Region hospitals, during which strict visitation guidelines were announced.

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WTEN: Capital Region Hospitals Release Preparedness Plan

March 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN aired a story on new visitation guidelines implemented at regional hospitals, including at St. Peter’s Health Partners. The new restrictions were announced as part of a collaborative response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Eddy Announces New Visitation Policies

March 12, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

In order to help protect its residents from COVID-19, The Eddy’s nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care communities — all part of St. Peter’s Health Partners — have adopted a strict limited visitation policy effective immediately. The new rules follow the guidance provided to all of the nation’s nursing homes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Senior Living Communities Take Precautions to Protect Residents

March 12, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT interviewed Michael Wolff, M.D., medical director for St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Continuing Care division, for its story on how senior living centers are protecting residents against COVID-19.

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