Blog - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 15, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

The current recommended age for colorectal cancer screening is 45. Dr. Timothy Holleran of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates explains on WTEN why some people might need to be screened sooner.

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Times Union: Were You Seen … 2026 Capital Region Heart Ball

March 4, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s vice president of philanthropy, Peter Semenza, was recognized at the 2026 Capital Region Heart Ball with the 2026 Donald Led Duke Heart Hero Award.

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WTEN: Chronic Stress and Atrial Fibrillation

March 3, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Alfonso Prieto of Albany Associates in Cardiology explains on WTEN how chronic stress can trigger atrial fibrillation.

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Catholic Health World: Trinity Health Prioritizes Nutrition, Using Clinical and Social Care Strategies to Promote Food Security

March 3, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Catholic Health World takes an in-depth look at how Trinity Health — including St. Peter’s Health Partners and St. Joseph’s Health — are addressing food insecurity.

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Dr. Tracey Weigel Joins Albany Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

SPHPMA is thrilled to welcome experienced thoracic surgeon, Tracey Weigel, MD, to Albany Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery. A practicing surgeon for more than 30 years, Dr. Weigel specializes in robotic and minimally invasive procedures.

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Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Thomas Tritt

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Thomas Tritt, BE, MS, MD, DABS, has joined Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, where he specializes in colon and rectal surgery.

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Emma Stewart Joins Women’s Cancer Care Associates

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

SPHPMA is pleased to welcome Emma Stewart, NP, to Women’s Cancer Care Associates. Stewart is board certified in adult gerontology primary care and practices gynecologic oncology.

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St. Peter’s Bariatric and Metabolic Care Welcomes Olivia Martinez

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Bariatric and Metabolic Care welcomes Olivia Martinez, FNP‑BC, a board‑certified family nurse practitioner specializing in bariatric and metabolic health.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Announces Appointment of Tushar Somani, FACHE, as Senior Vice President of Acute Operations

February 24, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) today announced the appointment of Tushar Somani, FACHE, as its new Senior Vice President of Acute Operations, effective March 30.

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LiveSmart: Could that Pain be an Aortic Aneurysm? 5 Symptoms to Watch

February 19, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

Aortic aneurysms can cause life-threatening bleeding; knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life.

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