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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro

September 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alexis DiSilvestro, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. DiSilvestro practices maternal fetal medicine, helping to care for high-risk pregnancies.

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WTEN: Women’s Health — Primary Peritoneal Cancer

September 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Heidi Godoy, M.D. , a gynecologic oncologist practicing with Women’s Cancer Care Associates and affiliated with St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss primary peritoneal cancer (PPC). A relatively rare cancer, PPC can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Welcomes Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Sulaiman Hasan

August 13, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Sulaiman Hasan, M.D., has joined Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, the Capital Region’s oldest heart surgery practice and the exclusive provider of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital. Certified by the American and Canadian Boards of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Hasan practices cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery.

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Take the Pledge to Protect

August 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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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Region’s ONLY Accredited Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery

August 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners is pleased to announce that two of its hospitals – St. Peter’s Hospital and Samaritan Hospital – have achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery, from the Surgical Review Corporation. The hospitals are the first in the region to receive the accreditation.

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Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Where Local Moms Can Find Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 4, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Barb Donnelly, RN, IBCLC, lactation consultant at St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WTEN to discuss resources for breastfeeding mothers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. August is National and World Breastfeeding Month.

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Times Union: FDA Launches “Smarter Food Safety” Initiative

July 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Frank Dimase, M.D., chief of the department of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on new federal food safety measures. Dr. Dimase discussed how such improvements could positively impact patient care.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Ranked Best in the Capital Region

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Peter’s Hospital the No. 1 hospital in the Capital Region and in northeastern New York.

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WNYT: Health Beat – World Hepatitis Day

July 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Neil Volk, M.D., of Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn ahead of World Hepatitis Day. Dr. Volk discussed the group of diseases, their symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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WTEN: Local Hospitals Implement Visitation Policies

June 25, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Tushar Somani, VP of administrative services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the new visitation policy for acute care facilities

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