face masks

Face Coverings 101: How To Wash & Wear Them

September 9, 2020

Face masks are now a daily essential, especially for kids as they head back to school. Taking proper care of these cloth coverings will help ensure not only that they last longer, but more importantly, that they work! Here are some tips on how to best care for your masks and the best way to wear them. [...]

WNYT: Doctor — Face Shield Doesn’t Take Place of Mask for Protection

July 29, 2020

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WNYT to discuss the efficacy of face shields in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. [...]

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. [...]