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WTEN: Understanding the Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

September 9, 2020

Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter's Health Partners, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss ovarian cancer as part of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Khan talked about the symptoms of the disease, why it's difficult to detect early, and ways to treat it. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health — Primary Peritoneal Cancer

September 2, 2020

Heidi Godoy, M.D. , a gynecologic oncologist practicing with Women's Cancer Care Associates and affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss primary peritoneal cancer (PPC). A relatively rare cancer, PPC can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. [...]

WTEN: Rensselaer County Working to Curb Sudden Spike in Overdoses

August 18, 2020

William Bean of SPARC appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Capital Region's rise in fatal overdoses. [...]

Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Where Local Moms Can Find Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

August 4, 2020

Barb Donnelly, RN, IBCLC, lactation consultant at St. Peter's Hospital, appeared on WTEN to discuss resources for breastfeeding mothers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. August is National and World Breastfeeding Month. [...]

WTEN: Man Urges People to Double-Check COVID-19 Results After He Receives False Positive

July 30, 2020

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners Acute Care, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss COVID-19 tests and false-positive and false-negative results. [...]

WTEN: Local Hospitals Implement Visitation Policies

June 25, 2020

WTEN/News10 interviewed Tushar Somani, VP of administrative services at St. Peter's Health Partners, about the new visitation policy for acute care facilities [...]

WTEN: As Shutdown Persists, Substance Abuse on the Rise

May 27, 2020

Jason Kirby, D.O., MBA, was interviewed by WTEN/News 10 for its story on the rise of substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kirby discussed how St. Peter's Health Partners is using telemedicine to reach patients and help them continue, or begin, their recovery. [...]

WTEN: Some Children with COVID-19 Showing Symptoms Similar to Kawasaki Disease

May 11, 2020

WTEN/News 10 interviewed Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for SPHP Acute Care, for its story on a new pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome, similar to Kawasaki disease, likely linked to COVID-19. [...]

WTEN: SPHP Facilities to Perform Elective Surgeries Again

May 11, 2020

Alan Sanders, M.D., chief medical officer for St. Peter's Health Partners Acute Care, was interviewed by WTEN/News 10 about the resumption of elective surgeries at Samaritan and St. Peter's Hospitals. [...]

WTEN: Nurses Going Above and Beyond Connecting Patients with Loved Ones Through Video Chat

May 7, 2020

WTEN/News10 interviewed Natasha Delehanty, RN, and Julie Gardner, RN, for their story on National Nurses Day. Delehanty, a nurse manager, and Gardner both work on 6 McAuley, which is currently a designated COVID-19 floor at St. Peter's Hospital. Both nurses discussed how they have been helping patients stay in touch with loved ones. [...]

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