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WRGB: More Healthcare Systems Could Soon be Mandating Workers Get Vaccinated

July 12, 2021

“It's really a situation where we are confident that the benefits of the vaccine so far outweigh the risk of COVID-19,” said Dr. Steven Hanks, chief clinical officer for SPHP, in an interview with WRGB about the system's new employee vaccination requirement. [...]

WRGB: St. Peter’s Health Partners Increases Starting Hourly Wages to $15

June 23, 2021

WRGB/CBS 6 News recently reported in two separate stories on St. Peter's Health Partners' move to increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour. [...]

WRGB: Some Capital Region Hospitals Easing Visitor Restrictions as COVID Cases Decline

March 4, 2021

Christopher Jordan, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services for St. Peter's Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WRGB/CBS 6 News Albany about new visitation guidelines, which take effect Monday, March 8. [...]

WRGB: Local Hospital Using Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat Immunosuppressed COVID Patients

February 4, 2021

WRGB/CBS6 News interviewed Melissa Fiorini, M.D., director of SPHP's monoclonal antibody infusion clinic, located on the Samaritan Hospital - Albany Memorial Campus. Dr. Fiorini discussed the clinic's operations and the treatment's impact on COVID-positive patients who have received the therapy. [...]

WRGB: Immunocompromised New Yorkers Face Challenges with Receiving COVID Vaccine

January 28, 2021

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter’s Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WRGB/CBS6 about the challenges faced by those who are immunocompromised. [...]

WRGB: Capital Region Hospital Bed Capacity Remains Adequate Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

January 20, 2021

WRGB/CBS6 News interviewed Steven Hanks, M.D., about COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Capital Region. Dr. Hanks discussed how hospitals are responding to the high levels of inpatient volume. [...]

WRGB: As Record Number of Cases Hit, County and Hospitals Work to Keep Beds Available

January 12, 2021

President and CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners James K. Reed, M.D., appeared on WRGB/CBS6 Albany to discuss SPHP's partnership with Albany County to open a new COVID-19 wing at the county-run Shaker Place Nursing Home. [...]

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. [...]

WRGB: Hospitals Closely Monitor Capacity, Leaders Say Beds Still Available

January 5, 2021

Christopher Jordan, chief nursing officer for St. Peter's Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WRGB/CBS6 Albany for its story on hospital capacity in the Capital Region. Jordan addressed adjustments being made at SPHP hospitals to care for the growing number of COVID-19 patients. [...]

WRGB: Hospitals Preparing for Renewed Surge in COVID-19 Cases

December 2, 2020

Steven Hanks, M.D., chief clinical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WRGB/CBS6 News to discuss how local hospitals are preparing for an expected surge in COVID-19 cases over the holiday season. [...]

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