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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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Cap Today Interviews St. Peter’s William Jerome about Influenza Testing

January 3, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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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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Center for Public Health, SPHP Honored with Telly Award

May 11, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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.

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LiveSmart: Vaccinations Protect Children From Birth Through Adolescence

April 5, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017.

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Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season

February 13, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population.

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LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

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!

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Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 29, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region.

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NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!

November 16, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED.

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