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. [...]
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. [...]
Dr. Arthur Gran, an infectious disease specialist with Troy Infectious Disease, part of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, spoke to the Times Union about low influenza rates this year. [...]
Robert Brewer, M.D., associate director of emergency medicine at St. Peter's Hospital, was interviewed by WNYT about the current flu season, which the New York State Department of Health predicts could be a record one. [...]
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. [...]
William Jerome, MLT, point-of-care coordinator in SPHP's laboratory services department, was interviewed for an article on influenza testing in the December 2018 issue of Cap Today. [...]