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Times Union: Hospitals Limit Non-Urgent Surgery as Coronavirus Surges in Albany Area

December 23, 2020

Leaders from several regional hospitals held a news conference on December 22, 2020, to update the community on the COVID-19 pandemic including vaccination efforts, record hospitalizations, and a pause on non-urgent surgeries. Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared in the Times Union's coverage of the event. [...]

WTEN: What Would a COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Look Like in the Capital Region

November 10, 2020

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Diseases, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, was interviewed by WTEN about COVID-19 vaccine developments. [...]

WTEN: Local Hospitals Place Restrictions on Visitors

November 10, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for SPHP, appeared on WTEN to discuss new visitor restrictions now in place at SPHP acute care facilities. The restrictions were implemented on November 7 in response to an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. [...]

Times Union: ‘The Next Wave has Started.’ Capital Region Braces as COVID-19 Numbers Grow

October 28, 2020

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, and Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, appear in the Times Union's article on growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the Capital Region. [...]

WAMC: Medical Monday – Breast Cancer with Dr. Ajaz Khan

October 27, 2020

Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WAMC's Medical Monday. Dr. Khan discussed the latest treatments for breast cancer, the importance of regular mammograms, and male breast cancer. [...]

Samaritan Bariatric and Metabolic Care Welcomes Jenna Hume

October 14, 2020

Jenna Hume, FNP-BC, has joined Samaritan Bariatric and Metabolic Care, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Hume practices nutrition with a focus on metabolic disease for weight loss. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health – Breast Cancer Prevention

October 14, 2020

Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse at St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center, discussed the importance of annual mammograms during an appearance on WTEN/News10. [...]

Burdett Birth Center is Now Part of Samaritan Hospital

October 1, 2020

Effective today, October 1st, 2020, Burdett Birth Center is now a maternity service within Samaritan Hospital. This transition has been in progress for months after it [...]

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September 9, 2020

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. If you, or someone you know, is suffering, reach out for help. You can call the Crisis Unit at Samaritan Hospital, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 518-271-3540, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). [...]

Take the Pledge to Protect

August 7, 2020

Your safety continues to be our top priority. That is why we are calling on you to join us in taking the Pledge to Protect — a promise to do your part to help keep your loved ones and our community safe. Here's how you can help. [...]

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