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WNYT: Coronavirus Mobile Testing Site Opens on UAlbany Campus

April 6, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

A new mobile COVID-19 testing site opened April 6 on the UAlbany campus. Sue Vitolins,, director of patient safety and quality improvement for St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the operation with WNYT.

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Times Union: Communities Prepare for Worst Case in Outbreak

April 6, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on how Capital Region hospitals are preparing for a worst-case scenario in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Albany Hilton Garden Inn to Become “Heroes Landing,” a Respite for Hospital Workers

April 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Albany’s Hilton Garden Inn has transformed into “Heroes Landing” to serve as a respite for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals at St. Peter’s Hospital and Albany Med during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Times Union: Rate of New Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Slowing in Capital Region, Leaders Say

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, is quoted in the Times Union’s coverage of the regional hospital news conference, held April 3 at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Hanks discusses the positive impact of social distancing, NYC patient transfers, and the redeployment of ventilators.

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WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

It’s critical that people in addiction recovery stay connected, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this particularly challenging. WNYT’s Benita Zahn speaks to Jason Kirby, D.O, MBA, medical director for addiction services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about ways on how people in recovery can stay the course.

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WTEN: Ford Sends PPE to Upstate Hospitals

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 aired a story on Ford’s donation of thousands of face shields to hospitals in Upstate New York, including St. Peter’s Hospital and Samaritan – Albany Memorial Campus.

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WNYT: Ford Makes Thousands of Face Shields for Capital Region Hospitals

April 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Ford has donated 3,000 face shields to St. Peter’s Health Partners, with another 30,000 on the way.

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LiveSmart: Coronavirus & Self-Quarantine – What You Need to Know

April 2, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Coronavirus and self-quarantine – what does that mean for you?

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Altamont Enterprise: Local Hospitals Increase Capacity to Prepare for COVID-19 Patient Surge

March 30, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The Altamont Enterprise reported on preparations being made by Capital Region hospitals as COVID-19 continues to spread in the area.

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Healthy Families of Rensselaer County Continues to Serve Families During COVID-19 Crisis

March 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Healthy Families of Rensselaer County may not be able to make in-home visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still providing needed supplies to families.

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