injuries

LiveSmart: Play it Safe at the Playground this Summer!

July 13, 2021

By following a few basic safety rules, you can ensure a trip to the playground is a fun one - and not one that ends with a visit to the ER. [...]

St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care Open New Center in Rensselaer

March 19, 2021

St. Peter’s Health Partners and WellNow Urgent Care have opened the doors to their newest center in the Capital Region. Located at 573 N Greenbush Road in Rensselaer, the new facility offers COVID-19 testing, as well as timely treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. [...]

WNYT NewsChannel 13: Health Beat: Summer Hazards

June 18, 2018

Dr. Frank Dimase, chief of emergency medicine at St. Peter's Hospital, discusses summer hazards and how to avoid a trip to the ER on WNYT's Health Beat. [...]

NewsChannel 13: Fireworks Safety Tips for Fourth of July

June 21, 2016

Thinking about including fireworks in your fourth of July festivities? Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency medicine for Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals, shares some important reminders for a safe and injury-free holiday. [...]