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Times Union: On the Move
The Times Union featured Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, in its “On the Move” section.
Articles by Courtney Weisberg
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Times Union: On the Move
The Times Union published news of several new hires at St. Peter’s Health Partners, including new providers and advanced practice providers.
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Dr. Garner Johnson Joins St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates
Garner P. Johnson, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Johnson practices colon and rectal surgery, treating a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestines, colon, rectum, and anus.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Brian Steckel
Brian F. Steckel, M.D., of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Steckel practices colon and rectal surgery.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Nora Yip
Nora Yip, M.D., FACS, FASCRS, of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Yip is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.
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St. Peter’s Vascular Associates Earns Vascular Testing Accreditation by IAC
St. Peter’s Vascular Associates has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in vascular testing by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
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Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Joins SPHPMA
Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates and its team of experienced surgeons have joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. The practice features fellowship-trained surgeons Gennaro Daniels, M.D.; Garner Johnson, M.D., FACS, FASCRS; Brian Steckel, M.D.; and Nora Yip, M.D., FACS, FASCRS.
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WTEN: CDC Says Flu Widespread in NY, Likely to See Fewer Flu-Related Deaths This Season
WTEN interviewed Dr. Robert Brewer, assistant chief of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on the growing number of flu cases in the Capital Region.
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WNYT: Health Beat — Opioid Services
Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director of addiction services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the opioid crisis in New York state and the Capital Region
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Two Samaritan Nurses Honored for Nursing Excellence
Samaritan Hospital held a ceremony on January 8 to honor two nurses for their exceptional patient care. Hospital leaders presented the prestigious DAISY Award to Bindu Jose, RN, and Kristina Curtis, RN.