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International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Today, August 31, we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Raising awareness of addiction and the toll it takes on our colleagues and community has never been more important as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

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WTEN: Rensselaer County Working to Curb Sudden Spike in Overdoses

August 18, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

William Bean of SPARC appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Capital Region’s rise in fatal overdoses. […]

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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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LiveSmart: The Mental Health Toll of the COVID Pandemic

May 13, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

The COVID pandemic is creating a mental health crisis in our country. But help is just a phone call away. […]

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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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LiveSmart: When Drinking is a Problem – Know the Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder

January 2, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

For many, the holiday season is one of anxiety and dread, one where alcohol is sometimes used to deal with those feelings. But how much is too much? […]

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Times Union: On the Move

December 20, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published news of several new hires at St. Peter’s Health Partners, including new providers and advanced practice providers. […]

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Dr. Jason Kirby Named Medical Director of Addiction Services at St. Peter’s Health Partners

December 10, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Jason Kirby, DO, MBA, has joined St. Peter’s Health Partners as medical director of addiction services. Dual board-certified in family medicine and pending board certification in addiction medicine, Dr. Kirby oversees the medical providers in the St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center. […]

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LiveSmart: Primary Care, Behavioral Health Providers Needed in Battle to Combat Opioid Addiction

September 26, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

SPHP’s ECHO Project is looking for providers who can expand the network of caregivers supporting medication-assisted treatment of opioid-use disorders. […]

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WNYT: Health Beat – Alcoholism

April 15, 2019 Courtney Weisberg

Frank Babich, PA, with St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss alcohol use and abuse. […]

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