COVID-19

Times Union: Drug Deaths in Saratoga, Rensselaer Counties Almost Doubled During Coronavirus Pandemic

December 15, 2020

Jason Kirby, DO, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter's Health Partners, spoke to the Times Union about the rise in drug overdoses and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to providing treatment for those struggling with addiction. [...]

Times Union: COVID-19 Mortality Rates Are Down, but Will a Surge Undo Progress?

December 8, 2020

Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of the department of medicine at St. Peter's Hospital, was interviewed by the Times Union about treatment advances in the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Cerda discussed the benefits of proning, as well as medications like dexamethasone and monoclonal antibodies. [...]

WTEN: Staffing Shortages a Concern for Hospitals as COVID-19 Cases Rise

December 7, 2020

WTEN/News10 interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, for its story on hospital capacity concerns in the face of rising COVID-19 infections. [...]

Spectrum News: A Q & A with St. Peter’s Chief Clinician Amid Record Hospitalizations

December 3, 2020

Spectrum News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, about record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Capital Region. [...]

WRGB: Hospitals Preparing for Renewed Surge in COVID-19 Cases

December 2, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WRGB/CBS6 News to discuss how local hospitals are preparing for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases over the holiday season. [...]

WTEN: SEFCU Donating 24,000 N95 Masks to Albany Med and St. Peter’s Hospital

December 2, 2020

WTEN/News10 aired a story on the donation of 24,000 N95 masks to St. Peter's Hospital and Albany Medical Center. SEFCU donated the masks to help protect front-line workers as they continue to battle COVID-19. [...]

Business Review: Even Amid COVID Uncertainty, Hospital Groups Keep Growing

November 30, 2020

The Albany Business Review published an article on the growth of local hospitals and hospital systems, including St. Peter's Health Partners, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing Donates Food to Veterans

November 30, 2020

On November 24, 2020, students from the St. Peter’s Hospital College of Nursing donated 1,500 non-perishable food items to the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center’s food pantry. With access to food pantries in the community limited due to COVID-19, the food drive will help meet the needs of a very vulnerable population. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat Live – COVID-19 Vaccines

November 24, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, participated in a Facebook live interview with WNYT's Benita Zahn. Dr. Hanks discussed the three COVID-19 vaccine candidates and how they would be rolled out locally, as well as the importance of staying vigilant as we head into the holiday season. [...]

WAMC: Health Officials Push Importance of Smoking Cessation Amid Pandemic

November 19, 2020

WAMC interviewed Erin Sinisgalli, director of community health programs at St. Peter's Health Partners, about the Great American Smokeout and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted smokers. [...]

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