Steven Hanks

WRGB: Emergency Room Visits Down Because People Afraid to Get Care

April 22, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to CBS6 News about the growing concerns within the medical community that people are not seeking necessary medical care for fear of contracting COVID-19. The message to everyone is that our hospitals are safe and people in need of emergency care should still seek it. [...]

Spectrum: Local Medical Leaders Believe Coronavirus Fears to Blame for Drop in ER Visits

April 22, 2020

Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to Spectrum News about the sharp decline in ER visits, likely because of fears over COVID-19. Dr. Hanks stressed that hospitals are safe, and people in need of emergency medical care should be getting necessary help, not staying home. [...]

WNYT: Emergency Room Doctors Assure Safety of Non-Coronavirus Patients

April 22, 2020

Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, spoke to WNYT about the need for people facing potential health emergencies, to still seek emergency care. Dr. Hanks discussed what hospitals are doing to make sure non-COVID patients stay safe when seeking medical help. [...]

Times Union: Communities Prepare for Worst Case in Outbreak

April 6, 2020

The Times Union interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, for its story on how Capital Region hospitals are preparing for a worst-case scenario in the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

Times Union: Rate of New Hospitalizations for COVID-19 Slowing in Capital Region, Leaders Say

April 3, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, is quoted in the Times Union's coverage of the regional hospital news conference, held April 3 at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Hanks discusses the positive impact of social distancing, NYC patient transfers, and the redeployment of ventilators. [...]

WNYT: Ford Makes Thousands of Face Shields for Capital Region Hospitals

April 2, 2020

Ford has donated 3,000 face shields to St. Peter's Health Partners, with another 30,000 on the way. [...]

The Record: Capital Region Doctors Provide Update on PPE, Staffing and ICU Beds

March 25, 2020

The Troy Record featured quotes from Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, in its story on COVID-19 preparedness. Dr. Hanks was one of several clinical leaders from across the Capital Region who addressed the media on March 24. [...]

WRGB: Capital Region Hospitals Stress Public Needs to Remain Calm Over Coronavirus Preparedness

March 25, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP), discussed the Capital Region's response to COVID-19 in a report that aired on WRGB/CBS6 News. [...]

WTEN: Capital Region Hospitals Give Coronavirus Preparedness Updates

March 24, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, was featured in a WTEN report on the regional health care response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hanks discussed the postponement of elective and non-emergent surgeries. [...]

Spectrum News: Capital Region Hospital Leaders Present United Front Handling Coronavirus

March 24, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared in a Spectrum News report on the regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a news conference at Albany Medical Center on March 24, Dr. Hanks discussed the coordinated effort as well as preparations for a potential surge of patients. [...]

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