Wellness
LiveSmart: Wash Your Hands! The Best Defense Against Germs
It’s prime “germ sharing” time right now – the perfect time to remember and remind the children in your life that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. […]
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Wellness
LiveSmart: CDC, AAP Approve Childhood Vaccination Schedule for 2023
Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics noted their support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended childhood and immunization schedule for 2023. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Fight the Flu this Season: Get Your Flu Shot!
Experts are anticipating an active flu season for 2022-23. Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and the broader community! […]
SPHP in the News
WNYT: Health systems lose workers with no religious exemption to vaccine rule
Steven Hanks, M.D., chief operating officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, was interviewed by WNYT for its story on the impact of New York state eliminating the religious exemption for healthcare workers who do not want to get vaccinated. […]
Wellness
LiveSmart: Parents Urged to Vaccinate their Children, Ages 5 to 11
Last week, the CDC authorized the Pfizer COVID vaccine for use in children ages 5-11. Rest assured that getting your kids vaccinated is safe and the right thing to do. […]
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Spectrum News: COVID-19 vaccinations required for St. Peter’s staff
Spectrum News reported on the decision by SPHP and Trinity Health to require all employees be vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. […]
News
Trinity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Colleagues
Trinity Health today announced, effective immediately, it will require all colleagues, clinical staff, contractors, and those conducting business in its health care facilities be vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes more than 11,000 colleagues with St. Peter’s Health Partners. […]
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Times Union: Flu nearly non-existent this season, Capital Region doctors say
Dr. Arthur Gran, an infectious disease specialist with Troy Infectious Disease, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, spoke to the Times Union about low influenza rates this year. […]
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WTEN: ‘Every shot counts’ – One local college pushes to get students vaccinated
Carrie Hogan, director of health services at Siena College, was interviewed by WTEN – News 10/FOX 23 News about a pop-up COVID vaccination clinic for students at the school. […]
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SPHP Partners with Siena College to Vaccinate 500 Students Against COVID-19
St. Peter’s administered 500 COVID-19 vaccinations during a pop-up clinic held today at Siena College in Loudonville. […]