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Caution Urged During Extreme Heat

July 5, 2023

The dog days of summer have arrived! While the heat and humidity can certainly be uncomfortable, for some, the combination can be dangerous. Doctors at St. Peter’s Health Partners want to make sure everyone, particularly those at highest risk, stay safe, and they're sharing some safety tips. [...]

WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Harold Sokol

October 11, 2022

Harold Sokol, M.D., Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, discusses lung health and sleep medicine during an appearance on WAMC's Medical Monday. [...]

Three SPHP Hospitals Recognized as a “Best Hospital” by U.S. News

July 29, 2021

St. Peter's Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in the Capital Region for the eighth year in a row while Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital has received recognition as a nationally ranked rehab hospital by U.S. News & World Report. [...]

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Dr. Thaofiq Ijaiya

September 17, 2020

Thaofiq Ijaiya, M.D., has joined Pulmonary & Critical Care Services, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Board-certified in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Ijaiya practices pulmonary and critical care medicine. [...]

Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Welcomes Aschley Perez

August 27, 2020

Aschley Perez, MSN, FNP, has joined Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A family nurse practitioner, Perez practices pulmonary and critical care. [...]

Pulmonary and Critical Care Services Welcomes Nicole Humiston

August 5, 2020

Nicole Humiston, NP, has joined Pulmonary and Critical Services – Troy, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Humiston's professional interests include weight management, smoking cessation, health optimization, and critical care. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Ranked Among Best in Nation for Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report

August 1, 2019

In rating nearly 5,000 American hospitals on key indicators of patient care, U.S. News & World Report ranked St. Peter’s Hospital 29th in the country for gynecology. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Hospitals in New York State by U.S. News & World Report

August 15, 2018

U.S. News & World Report has awarded St. Peter’s Hospital the highest ranking in the Capital Region and one of the highest rankings in New York state for excellent quality of care.

For the fifth year in a row, St. Peter’s Hospital was the highest ranked hospital in the Capital Region and northeastern New York. [...]

St. Peter’s Health Partners Welcomes Dr. Suneet Pahwa

March 19, 2018

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates welcomes Dr. Suneet Pahwa to its Pulmonary and Critical Care Services practice in Troy. Board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine, and board-eligible in critical care, Dr. Pahwa practices in and outpatient pulmonary medicine, and inpatient critical care. [...]

LiveSmart: Know Your Respiratory Meds – Don’t Be a Victim of the Mis-Taken Inhaler

November 2, 2017

A lot has changed in the field of respiratory medications since the invention of the metered dose inhaler (MDI) sixty years ago. While MDIs and nebulizers are still in use today, the discovery of better medications has also seen the emergence of better delivery devices. [...]

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