SPHP in the News
WTEN: Local Hospitals Implement Visitation Policies
WTEN/News10 interviewed Tushar Somani, VP of administrative services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the new visitation policy for acute care facilities […]
Facility: Samaritan Hospital
SPHP in the News
WRGB: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offers Limited Visitation at Hospitals Amid Pandemic
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, is quoted in a story by WRGB/CBS6 News on new hospital visitation guidelines. Dr. Hanks discusses SPHP’s dedication to ensuring a safe environment for hospital patients, their visitors, and our colleagues. […]
SPHP in the News
Times Union: Capital Region Hospitals Begin to Lift Visitor Restrictions
Michael Finegan, president of Acute Care for St. Peter’s Health Partners, discusses the impact visitation restrictions have had on patients, families, and colleagues in an article posted in the Times Union. […]
News
St. Peter’s Health Partners Now Offering Limited Visitation at Hospitals
Effective Monday, June 22, 2020, St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines, will begin offering LIMITED visitation at its hospitals. […]
News
Visitation Policy Under Review; Current Restrictions Remain in Place
St. Peter’s Health Partners is reviewing its visitation policy following an announcement from Governor Andrew Cuomo that the state is ready to relax hospital visitation restrictions in the Capital Region. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Think Smart When Tackling Summer Gardening, Yardwork
Each summer, the emergency departments of St. Peter’s Health Partners treat a number of people who have hurt themselves with yard maintenance equipment. Following basic safety precautions can help you avoid an injury that could ruin your summer. […]
SPHP in the News
WTEN: SPHP Facilities to Perform Elective Surgeries Again
Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WTEN/News 10 about the resumption of elective surgeries at Samaritan and St. Peter’s Hospitals. […]
News
SPHP Approved by NYS DOH to Resume Scheduled Surgeries and Procedures
Waiver from NYS DOH permits rollout of elective surgeries and procedures on pause since March due to COVID-19.
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SPHP in the News
Times Union: Pandemic May Lead More to Become Nurses
Will the COVID-19 pandemic inspire a new generation of nurses? Christopher Jordan, chief nursing officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care; Patricia Cannistraci, dean of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing; and Natasha Delehanty, RN, nurse manager for 6 McAuley at St. Peter’s Hospital, all think so. They spoke with the Times Union about how the current health crisis could lead to an increased interest in the nursing profession,. […]
SPHP in the News
WNYT: St. Peter’s Nurses and Staff Hold Candlelight Vigil to Show Solidarity
WNYT aired a a story about the “Be a Light” candle lighting ceremony that took place on National Nurses Day, May 6, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany and Samaritan Hospital in Troy. […]