flu Archives - Page 2 of 6 - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: Doctor Offers Guidance Amid Healthcare Worker Shortage

September 14, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Christopher Guzda, regional medical director of emergency medicine at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discussed the importance of self-care ahead of the respiratory virus season during an interview on WTEN/News10.

[…]

LiveSmart: Respiratory Illness Season is Here – How Best to Test and Treat at Home

September 14, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

With COVID on the rise as we enter cold and flu season, knowing how to test and treat your respiratory illness at home is critical.

[…]

LiveSmart: Wash Your Hands! The Best Defense Against Germs

September 12, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

It’s prime “germ sharing” time right now – the perfect time to remember and remind the children in your life that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.

[…]

WNYT: Exponential Rise in Flu in New York

December 13, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Cases of flu are on the rise. Dr. William Kowal, chief medical officer for SPHPMA, speaks to WNYT about what’s fueling the virus’ spread and how to protect yourself from getting sick.

[…]

LiveSmart: Nutrition Mythbusters – Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever?

December 8, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Rest and time are key to kicking the cold and the flu, but can what you eat and drink make a difference?

[…]

Times Union: Capital Region Medical Providers Brace for a Long Flu Season

November 23, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., Troy Infectious Disease, speaks to the Albany Times Union about the flu’s early arrival in the Capital Region and whether or not we can expect a severe influenza season.

[…]

Spectrum News: Highlighting the Importance of Flu Shots, COVID Boosters

November 8, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., Troy Infectious Disease, and Allison Drake, ANP, St. Peter’s Internal Medicine, speak to Spectrum News discuss the upcoming flu season and the importance of getting vaccinated.

[…]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season: Get Your Flu Shot!

October 6, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Experts are anticipating an active flu season for 2022-23. Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and the broader community!

[…]

WTEN: Health Officials Discuss Mask Recommendations as Sick Calls Increase

April 5, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

WTEN/News10 interviewed Kassandra Foley, director of infection control for St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the state of COVID-19 infections and mask recommendations.

[…]

WTEN: As COVID Cases Climb, Is It The Coronavirus, Flu, Or Common Cold?

January 4, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Christopher Fatone of Capital Region Family Health Care, talks to WTEN/News10 about the overlapping symptoms of COVID, flu, and the common cold.

[…]