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WNYT: Health Beat — Kidney Damage and COVID-19
Jorge Cerda, M.D., MS, FACP, FASN, chief of the department of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss acute kidney injury linked to COVID-19.
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LiveSmart: Stay Safe this Halloween!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been recommending low-and moderate-risk activities to celebrate safely.
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WTEN: Senior Citizens in East Greenbush Bury 2020 Time Capsule
WTEN/News10 aired a story on a time capsule burial at Eddy Hawthorne Ridge in East Greenbush. Residents and colleagues of the assisted living facility wanted to celebrate the strength the community has shown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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St. Peter’s Health Partners Now Offering COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is now available at St. Peter’s Urgent Care and specific primary care locations throughout the Capital Region!
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WNYT: Health Beat – COVID-19 Update
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Becker’s Hospital Review: Dr. Steven Hanks on Combatting COVID-19, Vaccine Misinformation
Becker’s Hospital Review recently published a story, featuring Dr. Steve Hanks, examining how misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the U.S. since the pandemic began.
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LiveSmart: Hand Washing – Your Best Defense Against COVID-19
With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash?
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Face Coverings 101: How To Wash & Wear Them
Face masks are now a daily essential, especially for kids as they head back to school. Taking proper care of these cloth coverings will help ensure not only that they last longer, but more importantly, that they work! Here are some tips on how to best care for your masks and the best way to wear them.
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LiveSmart: Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Provide Virtual Assistance During COVID
Participating in an online or telephone support group is a safe and effective way for caregivers to connect with others and find support during these difficult times of COVID-19.
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LiveSmart: Caring for a Loved One with Dementia During the Time of COVID
In New York State alone, there are more than one million family caregivers providing daily support to a loved one with dementia. For many, this caregiver stress has only increased during the current COVID-19 pandemic. But there is help.