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WTEN: Healthcare Workers Buckle Down for Predicted Holiday COVID Spikes

November 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the expected surge of COVID-19 patients as we enter the holiday season. Dr. Hanks discussed how SPHP hospitals are preparing and also what he sees as the light at the end of the tunnel.

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WNYT: Health Beat Live – COVID-19 Vaccines

November 24, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, participated in a Facebook live interview with WNYT’s Benita Zahn. Dr. Hanks discussed the three COVID-19 vaccine candidates and how they would be rolled out locally, as well as the importance of staying vigilant as we head into the holiday season.

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LiveSmart: Celebrating Safely this Holiday Season – Think Small, Virtual Gatherings

November 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

As you plan for upcoming holiday celebrations, keep the following tips in mind to ensure the season stays merry and safe.

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St. Peter’s Family Medicine Welcomes Dr. Choudhry Mumtaz

November 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Choudhry Mumtaz, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Family Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Mumtaz practices primary care.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Offering Tobacco Cessation Programs in Support of the Great American Smokeout

November 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

With COVID-19 cases increasing across the Capital Region, there is no better time than now to quit smoking. That’s why St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) Community Health Programs supports the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on November 19.

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WAMC: Health Officials Push Importance of Smoking Cessation Amid Pandemic

November 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC interviewed Erin Sinisgalli, director of community health programs at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the Great American Smokeout and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smokers.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offering Free Registration for its Virtual Smoking Cessation Program

November 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Erin Sinisgalli, director of community health programs for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WTEN/News 10 to discuss SPHP’s support for the Great American Smokeout, a day created by the American Cancer Society to encourage people to quit smoking.

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LiveSmart: Diabetes Awareness Month – Know the Risks, Plan for Better Health

November 17, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and, during this time of COVID-19, knowing your risks for diabetes and making a plan to address those risks is more critical than ever.

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WNYT: St. Peter’s Among Capital Region Hospitals Dealing with Sharp COVID Surge

November 17, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), was interviewed by WNYT about the regional increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Dr. Hanks discussed how SPHP is preparing to handle the surge in cases, as well promising developments on the vaccine front.

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WTEN: Loudonville Spin Studio Rides to End Cancer

November 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN aired a story on a fundraiser for the St. Peter’s Health Partners Center for Philanthropy’s Cancer Care Fund, held at The Spin Revolution in Loudonville.

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