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SPHP and WellNow Urgent Care Open New Location in Clifton Park

December 30, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care have opened a new location in Clifton Park. Located at 1694 Route 9 in Clifton Park, the new facility will provide immediate medical care to patients — both with and without insurance — seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Visitor Guidelines to be Implemented at Many Hospitals to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 16, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

As a result of the declaration by the New York State Health Commissioner that the flu is now prevalent in certain communities, visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals, including all SPHP acute care hospitals, to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

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

December 5, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Everyone knows about the flu, but not all know how deadly it can be. That’s why getting vaccinated is crucial.

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The Record: Hospitals Aim to Combat Rise in Flu Across New York State

December 26, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

The Record in Troy published an article about St. Peter’s Health Partners hospitals and other area hospitals implementing temporary guidelines for visitors to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

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Times Union: Hospitals Implementing Anti-Flu Measures for Visitors

December 23, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union published an article about St. Peter’s Health Partners hospitals and other area hospitals implementing temporary guidelines for visitors to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

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Visitation Guidelines to be Implemented at Many Hospitals to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 22, 2018 SPHP News

As a result of the declaration by the New York State Health Commissioner that the flu is now prevalent in communities, visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases.

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LiveSmart: Listen to Mom – Wash Your Hands!

December 6, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season.

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WRGB Channel 6: Another Record Week for Flu Cases

January 29, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman spoke to WRGB recently about this year’s extremely active flu season.

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WRGB Channel 6: New York State Sees Worst Week for Flu Hospitalizations in Recorded History

January 22, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Nazia Habib on Friday spoke to WRGB about this year’s particularly virulent flu season.

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WRGB Channel 6: Flu Shots Urged as Cases Skyrocket

January 15, 2018 Corporate Communications Staff

Nurse practitioner Ashleigh Holmes, of Capital District Internal Medicine, spoke to WRGB on Friday about this year’s particularly virulent flu season.

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