infectious disease

WNYT: Health Beat — Coronavirus Update

February 20, 2020

Arthur Gran, M.D., infectious disease specialist at Troy Infectious Disease, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat to discuss the latest developments surrounding COVID-19. That's the name assigned to the novel coronavirus. [...]

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

December 16, 2019

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. [...]

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

December 22, 2018

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. [...]

LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]