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Catholic Health World: Providers Increase Disaster Readiness Among Vulnerable

November 20, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

SPHP was a featured religious health ministry in a Catholic Health World article examining outreach efforts to vulnerable populations during a disaster.

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Times Union: St. Peter’s Pursues Albany Memorial, Samaritan Hospital Merger

November 18, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published an article about SPHP’s plan to merge Albany Memorial Hospital and Samaritan Hospital for regulatory and compliance reasons.

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WNYT: NY Law Raising Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigs Goes Into Effect

November 14, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Theresa Zubretsky, community engagement coordinator for Capital District Tobacco-Free Communities, was interviewed by WNYT concerning New York’s new Tobacco 21 law. As of November 13, you now have to be 21 years old to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes in New York state.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Jonah Marshall

November 12, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Jonah Marshall, M.D., urologic surgeon and medical director for minimally invasive surgery at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss a number of issues related to urology, including robotic surgery, prostate health, and voiding issues.

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Business Review: Table of Experts — Workforce Development in Health Care

November 11, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Chris Jordan, acute care chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was part of the Albany Business Review’s Table of Experts. Jordan discussed workforce development in health care.

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WMHT: Will New York Ban Flavored Vaping Products?

November 11, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Harold Sokol, M.D., a pulmonologist with Pulmonary & Critical Care Services, discusses how vaping can negatively affect the lungs on WMHT’s New York Now,

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Experienced physician executive Dr. Steven D. Hanks has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners as Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care Albany, and Vice President, SPHP.

Spotlight News: Letter to the Editor – Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

November 7, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Spotlight News recently published a letter to the editor from SPHP Chief Clinical Officer Steven Hanks, M.D., urging the Albany County Legislature to strengthen local efforts to curb youth tobacco use.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Pancreatic Cancer

November 7, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Rebecca Keim, M.D., FACS, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer.

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Times Union: On the Move

November 4, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published news of several new hires at St. Peter’s Health Partners, including new providers and advanced practice providers.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Heart and Diabetes

November 4, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Reid Muller, M.D., of Albany Associates in Cardiology, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the link between diabetes and heart disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

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