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International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Today, August 31, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Raising awareness of addiction and the toll it takes on our colleagues and community has never been more important as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WRGB: Doctor Weighs in on Overdose Spike

May 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB/CBS6 interviewed Jason Kirby, D.O.. MBA, medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on a recent spate of drug overdoses in the Capital Region. Dr. Kirby stressed that help is available for those struggling with addiction.

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WTEN: As Shutdown Persists, Substance Abuse on the Rise

May 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, D.O., MBA, was interviewed by WTEN/News 10 for its story on the rise of substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kirby discussed how St. Peter’s Health Partners is using telemedicine to reach patients and help them continue, or begin, their recovery.

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WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

It’s critical that people in addiction recovery stay connected, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this particularly challenging. WNYT’s Benita Zahn speaks to Jason Kirby, D.O, MBA, medical director for addiction services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about ways on how people in recovery can stay the course.

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WNYT: Health Beat – Alcoholism

April 15, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Frank Babich, PA, with St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss alcohol use and abuse.

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LiveSmart: Alcohol Use and the Tolerance Connection – How Much is Too Much?

April 11, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month to increase awareness and understanding to those who struggle with alcoholism. It’s a good time to examine your own use and ask the question: How much is too much?

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LiveSmart: Addiction – Don’t Let the Holidays Derail Your Recovery Efforts

December 18, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

The holiday season can be a difficult one for individuals recovering from an addiction or struggling with an active addiction. You don’t have to fight the battle alone; St. Peter’s Health Partners can help.

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In many cases, physical therapy is considered safer and more effective than opioids for managing chronic pain, joint pain, lower back pain, and other conditions.

For National Physical Therapy Month, Consider PT Instead of Opioids for Pain Management

October 11, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

In many cases, physical therapy is considered safer and more effective than opioids for managing chronic pain, joint pain, lower back pain, and other conditions.

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WRGB CBS6 News: A Second Career: A Local Man Helping People Fight Addiction

July 13, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

Kelly Benjamin, a behavioral health counselor at St. Peter’s Hospital, talks to WRGB CBS6 News about his decision to start a second career, helping people battling addiction.

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Times Union: Her Son Needed Help. It Never Came.

April 30, 2018 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article in its ongoing series on the growing opioid epidemic. Dr. Melissa Weimer and Patrick Carrese were interviewed about the crisis and barriers to treatment.

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