Heart Month Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WAMC: Medical Monday with Chris Rokkas, MD, and Tara Hutchings, PA

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Chris Rokkas, MD, chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter’s Hospital, and cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant Tara Hutchings, PA, appeared on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday where they discussed the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Colin Hirst

February 11, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Colin Hirst, interventional cardiologist with Albany Associates in Cardiology, discusses heart health on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Aakash Garg

February 13, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Aakash Garg, M.D., of Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, answers heart-related questions during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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SPHP Hospitals Go Red for Women’s Heart Health

January 31, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Starting Feb. 1, St. Peter’s and Samaritan hospitals — including the Albany Memorial and St. Mary’s campuses — will be glowing red in support of American Heart Month.

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WRGB: Doctors Urge Cardiac Check-Ups for Women During American Heart Month

February 17, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

Women often experience heart attack symptoms differently than men. Dr. Leslie Parikh, of Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, explains what signs women should look out for in this interview with CBS6 News.

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LiveSmart: Shaking the Sodium Habit – A Small Change for Better Heart Health

February 2, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

You may already be checking labels for saturated and trans fats as part of a heart-healthy diet, but don’t forget to check the sodium content.

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WNYT: Health Beat – Heart Disease Prevention

February 9, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Nish Patel, M.D., a cardiologist with Albany Associates in Cardiology, discussed structural heart disease and available treatments on WNYT’s Health Beat. February is American Heart Month.

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