Women's Health Wednesday Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 15, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

The current recommended age for colorectal cancer screening is 45. Dr. Timothy Holleran of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates explains on WTEN why some people might need to be screened sooner.

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WTEN: Chronic Stress and Atrial Fibrillation

March 3, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Alfonso Prieto of Albany Associates in Cardiology explains on WTEN how chronic stress can trigger atrial fibrillation.

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WTEN: Birth Defects Awareness Month with Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro

February 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

Alexis DiSilvestro, MD, of St. Peter’s Maternal Fetal Medicine, discusses common birth defects, risk factors, and what women can do to prevent them during an appearance on WTEN/News10.

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WTEN: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

December 8, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Rebecca Keim, MD, surgeon with St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, discusses risk factors and symptoms of pancreatic cancer during an appearance on WTEN.

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WTEN: National Immunization Awareness Month

August 7, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

August is National Immunization Month. Dr. Jeena Madden of St. Peter’s Family Health Center, shares a vaccine checklist for families as kids get ready to head back to school.

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WTEN: Pelvic Health

July 31, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Kathleen Kosinski, PT, CLT, a physical therapist at St. Peter’s Health Partners’ Pelvic Health Center, appeared on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday segment to discuss the importance of pelvic health,

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WTEN: Hip Fracture Risks

July 10, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Imran Akhtar of St. Peter’s Orthopedics, discusses hip fracture risk factors and treatment options during an interview on WTEN.

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WTEN: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

May 22, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Nancy Shrestha, M.D., of St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care, discusses osteoporosis risk factors and prevention during an appearance on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday.

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WTEN: Stroke Awareness Month

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Colin Hirst of Albany Associates in Cardiology, talks to WTEN about the unique risk factors women face when it comes to stroke.

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WTEN: Postpartum Depression

May 15, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Postpartum depression affects 1 in 8 women. Dr. Anjan Marella of Samaritan Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic, talks to WTEN about when women should seek help.

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