vaccine

WNYT: Health systems lose workers with no religious exemption to vaccine rule

November 23, 2021

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. [...]

LiveSmart: Parents Urged to Vaccinate their Children, Ages 5 to 11

November 11, 2021

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. [...]

Spectrum News: COVID-19 vaccinations required for St. Peter’s staff

July 13, 2021

Spectrum News reported on the decision by SPHP and Trinity Health to require all employees be vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. [...]

Trinity Health Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Colleagues

July 8, 2021

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. [...]

Times Union: Flu nearly non-existent this season, Capital Region doctors say

April 27, 2021

Arthur Gran, M.D., has joined Troy Infectious Disease. Board-certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases, his professional interests include lower respiratory tract infections, vector-borne diseases, and public health.

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. [...]

WTEN: ‘Every shot counts’ – One local college pushes to get students vaccinated

April 7, 2021

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. [...]

SPHP Partners with Siena College to Vaccinate 500 Students Against COVID-19

April 6, 2021

St. Peter’s administered 500 COVID-19 vaccinations during a pop-up clinic held today at Siena College in Loudonville. [...]

WTEN: COVID Vaccine May Interfere with Mammogram Results

March 2, 2021

Kirsten Cestaro, M.D., associate director of St. Peter's Breast Center, was interviewed by WTEN/News10 about side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine and their potential interference with mammogram results. [...]

WTEN: Timing is Key for Cancer Patients Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine

February 16, 2021

Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine expanded to those with cancer in New York state on February 14. Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology for SPHP, spoke to WTEN/News10 about why timing is so important when it comes to vaccinating cancer patients. [...]

WRGB: Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Health Experts Weigh In

January 5, 2021

Kenneth Baker, M.D., chief of obstetrics and gynecology for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WRGB/CBS6 Albany to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine and whether or not pregnant women should receive it. [...]

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