COVID

WTEN: Officials Ask People to Avoid Emergency Services for Mild COVID Symptoms

January 4, 2022

During an interview with WTEN, Thea Dalfino, MD, chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, stressed that people with mild COVID symptoms, or those who are asymptomatic, should not go the emergency department to get tested. [...]

WRGB: COVID Cases Continue to Climb as Fears Over Omicron Variant Grow

November 30, 2021

WRGB/CBS6 News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer and chief clinical officer for SPHP, about the growing number of COVID cases in the Capital Region, and the threat posed by the new Omicron variant. [...]

WNYT: Health systems lose workers with no religious exemption to vaccine rule

November 23, 2021

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by WNYT for its story on the impact of New York state eliminating the religious exemption for healthcare workers who do not want to get vaccinated. [...]

LiveSmart: Parents Urged to Vaccinate their Children, Ages 5 to 11

November 11, 2021

Last week, the CDC authorized the Pfizer COVID vaccine for use in children ages 5-11. Rest assured that getting your kids vaccinated is safe and the right thing to do. [...]

LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Simple Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween

October 28, 2021

While Halloween may look a little more normal this year, it is still wise to take precautionary measures to ensure safety and fun memories for everyone. [...]

Albany Business Review – Condition: Critical

October 21, 2021

Experienced physician executive Dr. Steven D. Hanks has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners as Chief Medical Officer, Acute Care Albany, and Vice President, SPHP.

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, was interviewed by the Albany Business Review for its story on the staffing crisis impacting health care nationwide. [...]

LiveSmart: Prepare Now with Healthy Lifestyle Changes for New Year Ahead

October 14, 2021

October is a great time to take charge of your health, before you start indulging over the holidays. [...]

LiveSmart: Back to School Means Up-to-Date Vaccinations for Kids

August 26, 2021

Whether your child is learning in-person, remotely, or even a combination of the two, New York state law requires all students entering school grades kindergarten through 12 to be vaccinated against a variety of illnesses. [...]

WTEN: What Will the 2021-2022 Flu Season Look Like?

August 26, 2021

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, spoke to WTEN/News10 for a report on the upcoming flu season. Dr. Gran addressed predictions about the season's severity and concerns about getting the flu shot in tandem with the COVID-19 vaccine. [...]

Restricted Visitation at St. Peter’s, Samaritan Hospitals Effective August 4

August 4, 2021

Effective Wednesday, August 4, 2021, St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) will be restricting visitation at St. Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital. [...]

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