Blog – Page 12 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

Dr. Vivian Asakoma Joins Rensselaer Health Center

May 29, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Vivian Asakoma, M.D., to the care team at Rensselaer Health Center. Board-certified in family medicine, Dr. Asakoma practices primary care.

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WTEN: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

May 22, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Nancy Shrestha, M.D., of St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care, discusses osteoporosis risk factors and prevention during an appearance on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday.

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LiveSmart: Communication is Key to Healing, Wellness – The Role of Speech and Language Therapy

May 22, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Disorders affecting speech, language, hearing, voice, or swallowing can significantly impact a patient’s well-being and independence. St. Peter’s has programs that can help bridge the gap.

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Chicken on the Grill with Homemade BBQ Sauce

May 20, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Grilled BBQ chicken is super quick and easy and doesn’t require a marinade, so it is perfect for last-minute dinners or entertaining.

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WRGB: CenteringPregnancy Program Offers Unique Prenatal Care, Boosts Outcomes in Capital Region

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB takes a look at how Capital Region Midwifery’s new group-based prenatal program, CenteringPregnancy is providing unique support to expecting mothers.

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WAMC: Midwifery Services Expand at St. Peter’s Health Partners

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC Northeast Public Radio reports on Capital Region Midwifery’s new group-based prenatal program, CenteringPregnancy.

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WTEN: Stroke Awareness Month

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Colin Hirst of Albany Associates in Cardiology, talks to WTEN about the unique risk factors women face when it comes to stroke.

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WTEN: Postpartum Depression

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women. Dr. Anjan Marella of Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, talks to WTEN about when women should seek help.

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LiveSmart: The Doula Difference in Childbirth

May 15, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Planning the birth of a baby can be an exciting time for many pregnant individuals and couples, but it can also feel overwhelming and a bit scary. Doulas can help provide the support needed to bridge that anxiety.

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Diana Christine with Community Hospice Named as HCA Caring Award Recipient

May 13, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

Diana Christine, RN, supervisor of Central Intake and Admissions for The Community Hospice, has been named the recipient of the HCA “Caring Award.”

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