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WTEN: Local Hospital Testing New Coronavirus Treatment
WTEN News10 interviewed Philip Palmieri, M.D., chief of infectious disease at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on clinical trials involving the drug, remdesivir.
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Momentive Performance Materials Donates 30,000 Masks to SPHP
Momentive Performance Materials, based in Waterford, N.Y., donated 30,000 KN95 masks to St. Peter’s Health Partners. The masks were distributed to colleagues at St. Peter’s Hospital and The Eddy.
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WHYY: Treating Blood Clots, Kidney Injuries and Other Problems Linked to COVID-19 Could Save Lives
Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by WHYY radio in Philadelphia about kidney problems associated with COVID-19, including excessive blood-clotting
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WTEN: Recovered From COVID-19, Frontline Workers Donating Plasma to Help Others
Joseph Hunziker, a lab technician at St. Peter’s Hospital, spoke to WTEN about his decision to donate plasma following his bout with COVID-19. Hunziker contracted the virus in March and has since recovered.
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Times Union: At Albany Area Hospitals, Plasma Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Picks Up Steam
The Times Union interviewed Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, and Joseph Hunziker, a lab technician at St. Peter’s Hospital, for its story on convalescent plasma therapy. Hunziker contracted the virus in March. Once recovered, he made the decision to donate plasma in hopes of helping others recover.
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WRGB: Emergency Room Visits Down Because People Afraid to Get Care
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to CBS6 News about the growing concerns within the medical community that people are not seeking necessary medical care for fear of contracting COVID-19. The message to everyone is that our hospitals are safe and people in need of emergency care should still seek it.
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Spectrum: Local Medical Leaders Believe Coronavirus Fears to Blame for Drop in ER Visits
Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to Spectrum News about the sharp decline in ER visits, likely because of fears over COVID-19. Dr. Hanks stressed that hospitals are safe, and people in need of emergency medical care should be getting necessary help, not staying home.
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WNYT: Emergency Room Doctors Assure Safety of Non-Coronavirus Patients
Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to WNYT about the need for people facing potential health emergencies, to still seek emergency care. Dr. Hanks discussed what hospitals are doing to make sure non-COVID patients stay safe when seeking medical help.
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The Hearst Foundations Donate $1M to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP), is set to receive $1 million in emergency funding from the Hearst Foundations. The donation is part of $50 million earmarked for U.S. medical, humanitarian, and cultural organizations severely impacted by COVID-19.
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Spectrum: Sending Smiles to Children of Health Care Workers
Mercy Cares for Kids held a social distancing serenade for its students, many of whom they have not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Spectrum News interviewed the daycare’s director, Theresa Joslin, for its story.