COVID-19 Archives - Page 19 of 22 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

Today.com: Coronavirus Puts Spotlight on Ventilators and Respiratory Therapists Who Run Them

April 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

TODAY.com talks to Brandi Ewing, director of respiratory services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the role of respiratory therapists in the era of COVID-19.

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

April 7, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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Colleagues Helping Colleagues in Samaritan Hospital ICU

April 6, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

April 5, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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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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WTEN: Ford Sends PPE to Upstate Hospitals

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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