Kassandra Foley

LiveSmart: Hand Washing – Your Best Defense Against COVID-19

September 9, 2020

With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash? [...]

Times Union: Albany’s Risk From Coronavirus Remains Low, But Stores Are Seeing Shortages of Medical Supplies

February 10, 2020

Kassandra Foley, MHA, MT (ASCP)cm, CICMHA, MT (ASCP)cm, CIC, manager of infection prevention at St. Peter's Health Partners, was interviewed by the Times Union for a story on medical mask supplies. Foley discussed the efficacy of the masks, and the growing shortages of masks as a result of the novel coronavirus. [...]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season – Get Your Flu Shot!

December 5, 2019

Everyone knows about the flu, but not all know how deadly it can be. That's why getting vaccinated is crucial. [...]

LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]

Kassandra Foley

LiveSmart: Hand Washing – Your Best Defense Against COVID-19

Times Union: Albany’s Risk From Coronavirus Remains Low, But Stores Are Seeing Shortages of Medical Supplies

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season – Get Your Flu Shot!

LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

St. Peter’s Hospital NICU Celebrates Three Years Without Central Line Infection

NewsChannel 13: Journey Through the Body – Washing Your Hands

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