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WAMC: Anti-Smoking Advocates Hail New Tobacco Laws That Took Effect July 1st in New York

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed Judy Rightmyer, director of Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, concerning new tobacco control measures. The measures, which prohibit discounts on the sale of all tobacco products, went into effect on July 1 across New York state.

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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter’s Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the importance of staying hydrated.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

July 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the long-term effects of COVID-19.

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Times Union: Online Tools Meant to Help Socially Isolated Seniors

July 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union interviewed Susan Conlon and Karen Bona, day center managers for Eddy SeniorCare, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on helping seniors stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Child Immunizations

June 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter’s Pediatrics in Clifton Park, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the importance of maintaining a regular child immunization schedule.

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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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Times Union: Concerns Rise About Delayed Immunizations, Well-Child Visits

June 25, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter’s Pediatrics in Clifton Park, talks with the Times Union about the impact COVID-19 has had on child immunizations and well visits.

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WNYT: Red Cross Shows Off ‘Next Generation’ Response Vehicle at Albany Memorial

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WNYT was at Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus on Wednesday morning, as the Red Cross unveiled their newest, next-generation emergency response vehicle.

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WTEN: St. Peter’s Hospital Receives Face Shields from Kia

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WTEN/News 10 interviewed Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on the donation of 500 face shields to St. Peter’s Hospital, thanks to Destination Kia.

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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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