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WTEN: Marking Overdose Awareness Day Amid Pandemic-Related Spike

September 9, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, D.O., medical director for St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center and Chief of Behavioral Health for SPHP, discusses changes to addiction treatment wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the dramatic increase in overdose deaths during an appearance on WTEN/News10. […]

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WNYT: Getting Back to Traditional Care

May 20, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

WNYT interviewed Jason Kirby, DO, medical director of addition services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its special series on addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic.. […]

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Times Union: Drug Deaths in Saratoga, Rensselaer Counties Almost Doubled During Coronavirus Pandemic

December 15, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, spoke to the Times Union about the rise in drug overdoses and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when it comes to providing treatment for those struggling with addiction. […]

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WRGB: Dose of Reality — Study Finds Most Americans Don’t Recognize Which Pain Meds are Opioids

September 18, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by WRGB/CBS6 Albany regarding a new study that finds 78 percent of Americans cannot identify whether their pain medications contained opioids. […]

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WNYT: Siena Poll — More People in the Capital Region Think Quality of Life in NY is Worsening

July 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, M.D., medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to discuss a new Siena College poll and its findings concerning opioid use and treatment in the Capital Region. […]

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WAMC: Medical Monday – Addiction Treatment With Dr. Jason Kirby

June 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director for addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WAMC’s Medical Monday to discuss issues surrounding addiction, medical and behavioral treatment for substance use disorder, and recovery services during the time of COVID-19.  […]

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WRGB: Doctor Weighs in on Overdose Spike

May 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

WRGB/CBS6 interviewed Jason Kirby, D.O.. MBA, medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, for its story on a recent spate of drug overdoses in the Capital Region. Dr. Kirby stressed that help is available for those struggling with addiction.  […]

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WTEN: As Shutdown Persists, Substance Abuse on the Rise

May 27, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, D.O., MBA, was interviewed by WTEN/News 10 for its story on the rise of substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kirby discussed how St. Peter’s Health Partners is using telemedicine to reach patients and help them continue, or begin, their recovery. […]

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WNYT: Keeping Connected Important for People in Addiction Recovery

April 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

It’s critical that people in addiction recovery stay connected, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making this particularly challenging. WNYT’s Benita Zahn speaks to Jason Kirby, D.O, MBA, medical director for addiction services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about ways on how people in recovery can stay the course. […]

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WNYT: Health Beat — Opioid Services

January 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, medical director of addiction services for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the opioid crisis in New York state and the Capital Region […]

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