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WNYT: Free Nicotine Gum Offered to NY Smokers Looking to Quit

September 3, 2020

The New York State Smokers Quitline, supported by St. Peter's Health Partners Community Health Programs, is giving away a free, three-month supply of nicotine gum for qualifying cigarette smokers and for those who use e-cigarettes. For more info, call 1-866-NY-QUITS. [...]

WNYT: Doctor — Face Shield Doesn’t Take Place of Mask for Protection

July 29, 2020

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, appeared on WNYT to discuss the efficacy of face shields in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat – World Hepatitis Day

July 28, 2020

Neil Volk, M.D., of Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and St. Peter's Hospital, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Benita Zahn ahead of World Hepatitis Day. Dr. Volk discussed the group of diseases, their symptoms, treatment, and prevention. [...]

WNYT: Siena Poll — More People in the Capital Region Think Quality of Life in NY is Worsening

July 20, 2020

Jason Kirby, M.D., medical director of addiction and recovery services at St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WNYT to discuss a new Siena College poll and its findings concerning opioid use and treatment in the Capital Region. [...]

WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020

Iram Mall, M.D., of St. Peter's Family Medicine, appeared on WNYT to discuss the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and the importance of staying hydrated. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat — Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

July 9, 2020

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the long-term effects of COVID-19. [...]

WNYT: Health Beat — Child Immunizations

June 30, 2020

Nathan Graber, M.D., pediatrician with St. Peter's Pediatrics in Clifton Park, appeared on WNYT's Health Beat with Dr. Benita Zahn to discuss the importance of maintaining a regular child immunization schedule. [...]

WNYT: Red Cross Shows Off ‘Next Generation’ Response Vehicle at Albany Memorial

June 24, 2020

WNYT was at Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus on Wednesday morning, as the Red Cross unveiled their newest, next-generation emergency response vehicle. [...]

WNYT: Child Care Centers Concerned About Limiting Capacity

June 19, 2020

WNYT NewsChannel 13 interviewed Theresa Joslin, executive director of Mercy Cares for Kids, about newly issued re-opening guidelines from New York state. The guidelines, which limit the number of children in a classroom, are causing concern for child care centers across the Capital Region. [...]

WNYT: Doctors Warn New Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome is Not Common Childhood Illness

May 28, 2020

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Disease, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, was interviewed by WNYT for its story on the multi-system inflammatory syndrome affecting children in the late stages of recovery from COVID-19. Dr. Gran discussed the difference between the Kawasaki-like illness and Coxsackie virus, a common childhood illness. [...]

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