Wellness
LiveSmart: Latest COVID Surge Means Longer Wait Times in Local Emergency Departments
Capital Region physician leaders are alerting the public about longer wait times in the region’s Emergency Departments.
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WAMC: Albany County reports record daily COVID caseload
Dr. Thea Dalfino discusses the spike in COVID cases and its impact on local hospitals.
SPHP in the News
WTEN: Officials Ask People to Avoid Emergency Services for Mild COVID Symptoms
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.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Happy July 4th! Celebrate Safely When Using Sparklers
Before you commence with your 4th of July celebrations this weekend, consider these safety reminders to ensure a fun holiday.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks
Lyme is still the most common tick-borne illness that people could come into contact with when spending time outside, but others are starting to make their way into the Capital Region.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Celebrate Safely This July 4 – Take Caution With Sparklers
As the July 4th holiday draws near, keep in mind that sparklers accounted for the number one cause of fireworks injuries that required trips to the emergency room in 2019.
Wellness
LiveSmart: Think Smart When Tackling Summer Gardening, Yardwork
Each summer, the emergency departments of St. Peter’s Health Partners treat a number of people who have hurt themselves with yard maintenance equipment. Following basic safety precautions can help you avoid an injury that could ruin your summer.
Inside SPHP
Fuccillo Auto Group Donates Food to St. Peter’s Hospital
Thank you to the Fuccillo Auto Group for feeding some of our colleagues at St. Peter’s Hospital! The company graciously arranged for, and delivered, 115 lunches to colleagues in our emergency department and ICU, and at our screening stations.
SPHP in the News
Spectrum: Local Nurses Stunned by, Appreciate Kind Notes from Community
Two nurses from the emergency department at St. Peter’s Hospital were recognized by Spectrum News for their work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Schumacher, RN, nurse manager for the emergency department, and Marshall Knauf, RN, discussed how much the community’s support has meant to their team during this crisis.
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WNYT: DOH Officials Projecting Record Number of Flu Cases This Season
Robert Brewer, M.D., associate director of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by WNYT about the current flu season, which the New York State Department of Health predicts could be a record one.