Blog – Page 127 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks

July 17, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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Capital District Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates Welcomes Dr. Jill Genua

July 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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SPHP Sponsors Drive-up Food Pantry to Help Capital Region Families

July 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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Inside SPHP

Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation to Close July 15

July 10, 2020 Corporate Communications Staff

Slingerlands Physical Rehabilitation will discontinue physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and audiology services starting July 15, 2020.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Carl Bastien

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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LiveSmart: Working From Home? Take Care to Maintain Good Posture

July 8, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

An increased number of Americans are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and their makeshift offices – at dining room tables, on the couch, even perched on the bed – is leading to an epidemic of complaints about headaches and neck/back pain.

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Times Union: Online Tools Meant to Help Socially Isolated Seniors

July 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Susan Conlon and Karen Bona, day center managers for Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on helping seniors stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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