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LiveSmart: Advanced Breast Cancer Surgery – Better Treatment, Better Conservation

October 19, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Where many cases of breast cancer in the past would not have been considered for breast conservation surgery, new technologies and advanced techniques have revolutionized breast cancer care.

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WNYT: Saratoga Spa State Park Hosts 21st Annual Walk to Strike Out ALS

October 18, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Karen Spinelli, director of St. Peter’s Regional ALS Center, speaks to WNYT about the importance of fundraising events like the Walk to Strike Out ALS.

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WTEN: ‘Your Life is at Stake’: Breast Cancer Survivor Advocates for Regular Mammograms

October 18, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sandra Shuhart, a breast cancer survivor and patient of St. Peter’s Breast Center, speaks to News10 about the importance of getting screened.

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LiveSmart: Strangulation as a Weapon – A Danger to the Individual and the Community

October 13, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

There are many ways for an intimate partner to control another person; some emotional, some physical. When discussing physical control tactics, strangulation is a red flag and indicator of potential lethality.

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WNYT: New ALS Drug Could Soon Come to the Capital Region

October 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Karen Spinelli, RN, operations manager at St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, was on WNYT and discussed a new ALS drug recently approved by the FDA and how it is giving hope to patients and their families.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Harold Sokol

October 11, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Harold Sokol, M.D., Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, discusses lung health and sleep medicine during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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WTEN: Local Boxing Champ Looking to Spark Change for Women

October 11, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

A local boxing champ blames her period for causing her to gain weight and ultimately be disqualified from a match. Dr. Brooke Lamparello of Samaritan OB/GYN explains how menstruation can cause weight fluctuation.

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LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season: Get Your Flu Shot!

October 6, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Experts are anticipating an active flu season for 2022-23. Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and the broader community!

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Dr. Brooke Lamparello Joins Samaritan OB/GYN

September 30, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Brooke Lamparello, M.D. Dr. Lamparello practices obstetrics and gynecology at Samaritan OB/GYN.

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Business Review: Capital Region hospitals say they’re facing serious financial pressure

September 29, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter’s Health Partners, recently joined CEOs from other area health organizations to discuss the ongoing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on health care.

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