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Times Union: St. Peter’s Antibody Infusion Center Seeing Progress Fighting Early-Stage COVID-19

February 4, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article on the expansion of SPHP’s monoclonal antibody clinic. Located on the Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus, the clinic has infused more than 450 COVID-positive patients since it opened on Dec. 3, 2020.

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LiveSmart: Quit Smoking in 2021 with The Butt Stops Here

January 13, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

January is a time for New Year’s goals and resolutions. If quitting smoking or vaping is on your to do list for 2021, the Butt Stops Here can help!

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LiveSmart: Take Charge of Your Diabetes in 2021

January 13, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

There’s never been a better time to take charge of your health, especially when it comes to lowering your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Learn more about SPHP’s FREE diabetes prevention program.

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Times Union: St. Peter’s Health Partners Clearing Way for Albany Memorial Renovations

January 8, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Michael Finegan, president of acute care for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by the Times Union for its story on efforts to revitalize the Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus.

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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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Times Union: COVID-19 Mortality Rates Are Down, but Will a Surge Undo Progress?

December 8, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Jorge Cerda, M.D., chief of the department of medicine at St. Peter’s Hospital, was interviewed by the Times Union about treatment advances in the fight against COVID-19. Dr. Cerda discussed the benefits of proning, as well as medications like dexamethasone and monoclonal antibodies.

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Times Union: St. Peter’s Opens $8M Medical Arts Center in Clifton Park

November 11, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

The Times Union published an article on the opening of St. Peter’s Medical Arts Center in Clifton Park. The 18,000-square-foot facility is located at 1735 Route 9 and offers specialized heart care, vascular care, advanced cardiac imaging, and primary care all under one roof.

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Times Union: ‘The Next Wave has Started.’ Capital Region Braces as COVID-19 Numbers Grow

October 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, and Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appear in the Times Union’s article on growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the Capital Region.

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Times Union: Equinox Overhauls Logistics for its 10K Thanksgiving Meals

October 15, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

SPHP is pleased to provide $10,000 to Equinox to help in their effort to provide lonely, homebound, or homeless neighbors with a hot meal this Thanksgiving holiday.

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Nine St. Peter’s Health Partners Nurses Honored for Nursing Excellence

October 15, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Nine St. Peter’s Health Partners nurses were honored for nursing excellence at the sixth annual Times Union Salute to Nurses on October 14.

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