coronavirus

Times Union: Rate of New Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Slowing in Capital Region, Leaders Say

April 3, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, is quoted in the Times Union's coverage of the regional hospital news conference, held April 3 at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Hanks discusses the positive impact of social distancing, NYC patient transfers, and the redeployment of ventilators. [...]

WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020

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. [...]

WTEN: Ford Sends PPE to Upstate Hospitals

April 3, 2020

WTEN/News10 aired a story on Ford's donation of thousands of face shields to hospitals in Upstate New York, including St. Peter's Hospital and Samaritan - Albany Memorial Campus. [...]

WNYT: Ford Makes Thousands of Face Shields for Capital Region Hospitals

April 2, 2020

Ford has donated 3,000 face shields to St. Peter's Health Partners, with another 30,000 on the way. [...]

LiveSmart: Coronavirus & Self-Quarantine – What You Need to Know

April 2, 2020

Coronavirus and self-quarantine - what does that mean for you? [...]

Altamont Enterprise: Local Hospitals Increase Capacity to Prepare for COVID-19 Patient Surge

March 30, 2020

The Altamont Enterprise reported on preparations being made by Capital Region hospitals as COVID-19 continues to spread in the area. [...]

Effective Immediately: No Visitors From the Greater NYC Area Permitted at SPHP Facilities in Response to COVID-19

March 26, 2020

To further protect our patients, our colleagues, and our community from COVID-19, effective immediately NO visitors from the Greater NYC area will be allowed in St. Peter's Health Partners facilities, even if they meet exemption guidelines. This includes the support individuals that accompany an expectant mother for labor and delivery. [...]

Daily Gazette: Schenectady’s Ellis Hospital, Other Capital Region Facilities Detail Readiness for COVID-19

March 25, 2020

The Daily Gazette reported on preparations being made by Capital Region hospitals as COVID-19 continues to spread in the area. Clinical leaders from ten regional hospitals, including St. Peter's Health Partners, detailed how their facilities plan to increase capacity by at least 50 percent. [...]

The Record: Capital Region Doctors Provide Update on PPE, Staffing and ICU Beds

March 25, 2020

The Troy Record featured quotes from Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, in its story on COVID-19 preparedness. Dr. Hanks was one of several clinical leaders from across the Capital Region who addressed the media on March 24. [...]

WRGB: Capital Region Hospitals Stress Public Needs to Remain Calm Over Coronavirus Preparedness

March 25, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP), discussed the Capital Region's response to COVID-19 in a report that aired on WRGB/CBS6 News. [...]

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