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WTEN: Cervical Health Awareness Month with Dr. Joyce Barlin

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

In recognition of Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, Dr. Joyce N. Barlin of Women’s Cancer Care Associates, appeared on WTEN to discuss the importance of cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Chris Rokkas, MD, and Tara Hutchings, PA

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Chris Rokkas, MD, chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital, and cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant Tara Hutchings, PA, appeared on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday where they discussed the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.

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WTEN: Heart Surgery Patients Reunite With Surgeons

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Nicholas Montalto, chief medical officer, SPHP Acute Care, talks to WTEN about what makes the Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital such a special event for both patients and colleagues.

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WRGB: Heart Patients Reunite With Doctors, Nurses Who Helped Save Their Lives

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Heart surgery patient Darrell Holovach, appears on WRGB as part of St. Peter’s Hospital’s third annual Heart Recovery Reunion.

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WNYT: Heart Patients Reunite With Teams That Cared for Them at St. Peter’s Hospital

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT aired a report on the third annual Heart Recovery Reunion at St. Peter’s Hospital.

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Spectrum: Cardiology groups expand inpatient services at Samaritan Hospital

February 5, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

Spectrum News reported on the expansion of inpatient cardiology services at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

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Samaritan Hospital to Grow Inpatient Cardiology Services in 2026

February 4, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Cardiology Associates will be providing full-service, top-tier heart care 24/7, 365 days a year to our inpatients at Samaritan Hospital in Troy.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Hosts 3rd Annual Heart Recovery Reunion

February 2, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital hosted its 3rd annual Heart Recovery Reunion on January 30th, in advance of American Heart Month. The event reunited three patients with the care teams who helped save their lives. This year, St. Peter’s also honored cardiac colleagues with its first ever Heart Recovery Champion Awards.

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Albany Business Review: Health system signs lease for Latham space, plans expansion

February 2, 2026 Robert Webster Jr.

The Albany Business Review reported on the future move of St. Peter’s Orthopedics to the Capital Region Health Park, part of a larger plan to create a one-stop-shop location for medical care in Latham.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Olufemi Akinyede

February 1, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Olufemi Akinyede, MD, has joined St. Peter’s Family Medicine in Latham, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.

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