Wellness
LiveSmart: Summer Fun in the Water – Be Alert, Be Safe
Parents looking to take their children swimming this summer need to be mindful of COVID concerns, but they should also remember the largest water hazard — drowning.
Blog
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Siena Poll — More People in the Capital Region Think Quality of Life in NY is Worsening
Jason Kirby, M.D., medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to discuss a new Siena College poll and its findings concerning opioid use and treatment in the Capital Region.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks
Lyme is still the most common tick-borne illness that people could come into contact with when spending time outside, but others are starting to make their way into the Capital Region.
Inside SPHP
Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Jill Genua
Jill Genua, M.D., has joined Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates. Board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dr. Genua practices colorectal surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital.
News
SPHP Sponsors Drive-up Food Pantry to Help Capital Region Families
St. Peter’s Health Partners is proud to have sponsored a drive-up food pantry to help address the growing issue of food insecurity in the Capital Region. The event, spearheaded by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, served approximately 500 families.
SPHP in the News
WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York
WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, concerning new tobacco control measures. The measures, which prohibit discounts on the sale of all tobacco products, went into effect on July 1 across New York state.
Inside SPHP
Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation to Close July 15
Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation will discontinue physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and audiology services starting July 15, 2020.
Inside SPHP
Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Carl Bastien
St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Carl Bastien, M.D., to Albany Associates in Cardiology. Board-certified in cardiology, Dr. Bastien practices non-invasive cardiology.
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion
Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the importance of staying hydrated.
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the long-term effects of COVID-19.