Inside SPHP
Earth Day Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony Held at St. Mary’s Campus
SPHP held a tree planting ceremony on Earth Day honoring frontline workers and all of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
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SPHP in the News
WNYT: Health Beat – Esophageal Cancer
Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discussed esophageal cancer during an interview on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Vicarious Trauma – Self-Care and Balance are Critical for Survival
Encouraging self-care for patients, their loved ones and their health care providers is crucial to keeping vicarious trauma at bay.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Reframing Consent – Promoting Mutual Respect, Boundaries and Open Communication
When it comes to personal relationships, dating and discussing sexual activity, consent is crucial.
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Prevention Key to Avoiding Tick Bites
Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Diseases, appeared on WNYT/NewsChannel 13 to discuss tick-borne diseases, the most common being Lyme Disease.
Wellness
LiveSmart: National Healthcare Decisions Day – Take the Time, Start the Conversation
While most of us don’t want to think about becoming very sick or find it hard to talk about the end of life, conversations about advanced care planing can avoid confusion in the future.
Inside SPHP
Carrie Hogan Named an Empire Whole Health Hero
Carrie Hogan, MS, ANP-C, director of health services for Siena College, has been named an Empire Whole Health Hero by Empire BlueCross, in partnership with the Albany Business Review.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Women’s Health – Organ Donation
Kimberly Morrison, RN, nurse manager for St. Peter’s Hospital ICU, and Maria Edwards, RN, ICU supervisor, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the importance of organ donation. April is National Donate Life Month.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Podcast – Vaccine Q & A with Dr. Alan Sanders
Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, discusses the latest information on COVID-19 vaccines, including side effects and efficacy rates, in a podcast with WTEN’s Trishna Begam.
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Spectrum News: Doctor Discusses Safety and Side Effects as Vaccine Eligibility Expands
Spectrum News interviewed Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, about some common concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.