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WRGB: St. Peter’s Health Partners Offers Limited Visitation at Hospitals Amid Pandemic

June 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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Times Union: Capital Region Hospitals Begin to Lift Visitor Restrictions

June 23, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Now Offering Limited Visitation at Hospitals

June 22, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Child Care Centers Concerned About Limiting Capacity

June 19, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT NewsChannel 13 interviewed Theresa Joslin, executive director of Mercy Cares for Kids, about newly issued re-opening guidelines from New York state. The guidelines, which limit the number of children in a classroom, are causing concern for child care centers across the Capital Region.

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Visitation Policy Under Review; Current Restrictions Remain in Place

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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Victory Church Donates Gift Bags for Children of Hospital Workers

June 16, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

A huge “thank you” to Pastor Charlie Muller of Victory Church in Albany, who donated more than 400 of what he called “quarantine bags” for the children of front-line health care workers at St. Peter’s Hospital. The bags were filled with gifts, crafts, sports equipment, games, and snacks.

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St. Peter’s Hospital Partners with New York Oncology Hematology to Test Cancer Drug in COVID-19 Patients

June 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Exploratory research conducted at St. Peter’s Hospital in conjunction with New York Oncology Hematology, is featured in the national medical journal, Science Immunology. The research involves the cancer drug Acalabrutinib and its potential as a possible treatment for COVID-19.

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LiveSmart: Think Smart When Tackling Summer Gardening, Yardwork

June 5, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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Dr. Catherine Adams Authors Journal Article on Palliative Care in a Pandemic

June 2, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

An article by Catherine Adams, MD, PhD, chief of palliative medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital and Community Hospice, was published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
The article, “Goals of Care in a Pandemic: Our Experience and Recommendations,” explores the challenges faced by palliative care teams during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Fuccillo Auto Group Donates Food to St. Peter’s Hospital

May 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Thank you to the Fuccillo Auto Group for feeding some of our colleagues at St. Peter’s Hospital! The company graciously arranged for, and delivered, 115 lunches to colleagues in our emergency department and ICU, and at our screening stations.

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