Blog – Page 129 – St. Peter's Health Partners News

St. Peter’s Internal Medicine Now Open in Valatie

June 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is excited to announce the opening of St. Peter’s Internal Medicine in Valatie. The practice is one of two sites opening in Columbia County. St. Peter’s OB/GYN – Valatie will open later this summer.

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Mercy Cares for Kids Celebrates its Pre-K Graduates

June 26, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Mercy Cares for Kids held a socially-distanced graduation ceremony in its parking lot to celebrate the 27 students graduating from its pre-K program.

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American Red Cross thanks SPHP Workers with Cookies, Coffee

June 25, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Red Cross Eastern New York was at Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus on Wednesday, June 24, handing out boxes of Girl Scout cookies, coffee and water to staff to say “thank you!” to our front-line heroes.

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WTEN: Local Hospitals Implement Visitation Policies

June 25, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Tushar Somani, VP of administrative services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the new visitation policy for acute care facilities

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Times Union: Concerns Rise About Delayed Immunizations, Well-Child Visits

June 25, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter’s Pediatrics in Clifton Park, talks with the Times Union about the impact COVID-19 has had on child immunizations and well visits.

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Destination Kia Donates Face Shields to St. Peter’s Hospital

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s is exceptionally grateful for the recent donation of PPE by Destination Kia for front-line workers.

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WNYT: Red Cross Shows Off ‘Next Generation’ Response Vehicle at Albany Memorial

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WNYT was at Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus on Wednesday morning, as the Red Cross unveiled their newest, next-generation emergency response vehicle.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Face Shields from Kia

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WTEN/News 10 interviewed Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on the donation of 500 face shields to St. Peter’s Hospital, thanks to Destination Kia.

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LiveSmart: COVID-19 and Diabetes – Know the Risks, Reduce the Impact

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if your diabetes is well-managed. However, with undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes on the rise in the United States, you could be at increased risk and not even know it.

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WRGB: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offers Limited Visitation at Hospitals Amid Pandemic

June 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, is quoted in a story by WRGB/CBS6 News on new hospital visitation guidelines. Dr. Hanks discusses SPHP’s dedication to ensuring a safe environment for hospital patients, their visitors, and our colleagues.

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