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WRGB: More Healthcare Systems Could Soon be Mandating Workers Get Vaccinated

July 12, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

“It’s really a situation where we are confident that the benefits of the vaccine so far outweigh the risk of COVID-19,” said Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, in an interview with WRGB about the system’s new employee vaccination requirement.

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WTEN: Local Health Providers Implementing or Considering Vaccine Requirement for Employees

July 12, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by WTEN about the health system’s new COVID-19 vaccination mandate for colleagues.

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St. Peter’s Family Medicine Welcomes Dr. Jason Lieu

July 9, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Lieu, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Family Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Lieu practices primary care and family medicine.

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Trinity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Colleagues

July 8, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Trinity Health today announced, effective immediately, it will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors, and those conducting business in its health care facilities be vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes more than 11,000 colleagues with St. Peter’s Health Partners.

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St. Peter’s Named the Official Healthcare Provider for the Tri-City ValleyCats

July 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners will serve as the Tri-City ValleyCats’ official healthcare provider for the 2021 season.

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Business Review: Hospitals Invest in Midwives to Combat Physician Shortage

July 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The Albany Business Review published an article featuring an interview with Margaret Holcomb, DNP, CNM, of Capital Region Midwifery. Holcomb discussed the growth of midwifery in the Capital Region and the misconceptions that remain about the profession.

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WTEN: Why the Unvaccinated Still Have to Wear a Mask in New York

July 6, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), was interviewed by WTEN/News10 about progress made in the fight against COVID-19.

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SPHP Reports Zero COVID-19 Inpatients in its Hospitals for First Time Since the Beginning of Pandemic

July 1, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

While recognizing the milestone, SPHP urges more people in the community to get vaccinated.

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LiveSmart: Happy July 4th! Celebrate Safely When Using Sparklers

July 1, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Before you commence with your 4th of July celebrations this weekend, consider these safety reminders to ensure a fun holiday.

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WAMC: 51% #1667 – Recovering From Rape and Abuse – Part One

July 1, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The WAMC/NPR program “51%” is featuring St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) in a two-part series on rape and sexual abuse. The series will air on more 80 public and community radio stations nationwide.

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