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. [...]
Jennifer Ryan, Director, Risk Services, SPHP, and Patient Safety & Quality Improvement, Acute Care Albany, was a guest speaker on an award-winning Public Health Live segment. [...]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017. [...]
The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP! [...]