NewsChannel 13: Meeting This Year’s “13 Kids Who Care”

Jason Kirby, DO, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, spoke to the Times Union about the rise in drug overdoses and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to providing treatment for those struggling with addiction.

Karen Spinelli, RN, operations manager at St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center, was on WNYT and discussed a new ALS drug recently approved by the FDA and how it is giving hope to patients and their families.

Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical and chief operating officer for SPHP, is featured in the Times Union’s report on extended ER wait times fueled by a springtime COVID surge.