COVID-19

WTEN: Local Hotel Temporarily Transformed Into ‘Heroes Landing’ for Healthcare Workers

April 7, 2020

WTEN interviewed Shannon Galuski, executive director of St. Peter's Hospital Foundation, for its story on "Heroes Landing." Galuski worked with SEFCU President and CEO, Michael Castellana, and other partners to create the respite for healthcare workers on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. [...]

Colleagues Helping Colleagues in Samaritan Hospital ICU

April 6, 2020

Chris LaBarre, a patient care technician at Samaritan Hospital, along with help from his friends, extended his compassion to his colleagues. He loaded a wheelchair with boxes of snacks and drinks to help fuel his colleagues in the ICU. [...]

Albany Hilton Garden Inn to Become “Heroes Landing,” a Respite for Hospital Workers

April 5, 2020

Albany's Hilton Garden Inn has transformed into "Heroes Landing" to serve as a respite for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals at St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Med during the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

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. [...]

Healthy Families of Rensselaer County Continues to Serve Families During COVID-19 Crisis

March 27, 2020

Healthy Families of Rensselaer County may not be able to make in-home visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is still providing needed supplies to families. [...]

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