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

2020 Edition of Journey Through the Body Canceled Due to Concerns Surrounding COVID-19

March 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

With the current level of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the community, St. Peter’s Health Partners and WNYT NewsChannel 13 regretfully announce the cancellation of Journey Through The Body this year.

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Lack of Sleep is Putting Teenagers’ Health at Risk

March 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Lack of sleep can be hard on anyone, but it’s especially tough on teenagers. Not only does it impact their performance in the classroom and on the field, it can also have an enormous impact on their health.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Jeena Madden

March 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jeena Madden, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Health Center for Children and St. Peter’s Family Health Center, both practices of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Madden practices primary care in pediatrics.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Colorectal Cancer

March 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Brian Steckel, M.D., appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss symptoms of colorectal cancer as well as screening methods for the disease and available treatments.

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Tobacco Free Communities Expands to New York’s Southern Tier

March 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

On February 26, Tobacco Free Communities | Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie (TFC-DOS) cut the ribbon on its new office in Oneonta. Both TFC-DOS and Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities are grant- supported programs of St. Peter’s Health Partners, funded by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control.

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Times Union: Trump, Cuomo Ramp Up Coronavirus Responses

February 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., an infectious disease specialist with Troy Infectious Disease, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, spoke to the Times Union about growing concerns about COVID-19.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Mai Mona Rasoully

February 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Mai Mona Rasoully, MSN, FNP-BC, MSCN, CAQH, has joined St. Peter’s MS and Headache Center. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Rasoully practices headache medicine.

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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Dedicates Simulation Education Center

February 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

A dedication ceremony was held on February 25 for the Andrea Lewis Siek, R.N. Simulation Education Center at the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. The hands-on learning lab is named after a former registered nurse at Samaritan Hospital.

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WNYT: Important Differences Exist Between Urgent Care Centers

February 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT interviewed Andrea Knowles-Skowvron, senior director of practice operations with WellNow Urgent Care, for its story on the growing number of urgent care facilities in the area.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Heart Health with Dr. Jessica Saunders

February 25, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

On February 24, Jessica Saunders, M.D., a cardiologist with Albany Associates in Cardiology, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss heart health.

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