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Times Union: WellNow, St. Peter’s Open Latham Urgent Care

August 31, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article on the grand opening of the Capital Region’s newest urgent care center, run by St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care. The center, located at 800 New Loudon Road in Latham, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and offers COVID-19 testing and antibody testing.

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WTEN: Rensselaer County Working to Curb Sudden Spike in Overdoses

August 18, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

William Bean of SPARC appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Capital Region’s rise in fatal overdoses.

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HANYS: St. Peter’s Health Partners Facilitates Food Security

August 12, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

HANYS featured St. Peter’s Health Partners in its Member Spotlight. HANYS recognized SPHP for its recent support of a free drive-up food pantry in Lansingburgh, which provided free meat, dairy, and produce to more than 500 Capital Region families.

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Cardiology With Dr. Robert Phang

August 11, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Robert Phang, M.D., a cardiac electrophysiologist with Albany Associates in Cardiology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday. Dr. Phang discussed heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

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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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WTEN: Man Urges People to Double-Check COVID-19 Results After He Receives False Positive

July 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss COVID-19 tests and false-positive and false-negative results.

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WNYT: Doctor — Face Shield Doesn’t Take Place of Mask for Protection

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WNYT to discuss the efficacy of face shields in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

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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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Times Union: ‘I’d Rather Take Him Home’ — Pandemic’s Devastation Fuels a Home Care Boom

July 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association was featured in the Times Union’s story on the growing demand for home care as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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