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WNYT: St. Peter’s, Ellis Medicine consider joining forces

October 8, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

WNYT reported on the virtual press conference where SPHP and Ellis Medicine announced they had signed a letter of intent to examine the formation of a joint affiliation between the two health systems.

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WNYT: Health Beat – COVID-19 Update

September 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat to discuss the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

September 3, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

July 29, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Health Beat – World Hepatitis Day

July 28, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

July 20, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Doctors — Be Mindful of Heat Exhaustion

July 10, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

July 9, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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WNYT: Health Beat — Child Immunizations

June 30, 2020 Courtney Weisberg

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.

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

June 24, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

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

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