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WTEN: Women’s Health Wednesday – Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment
WTEN interviewed Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology, about targeted breast cancer treatment and how it is helping women live longer.
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WTEN: St. Peter’s Health Partners may Merge with Ellis Medicine
WTEN reported on the virtual press conference where SPHP and Ellis Medicine announced signing a letter of intent to examine the formation of a joint affiliation between the two health systems.
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WTEN: Women’s Health Wednesday — The Warning Signs of Endometrial Cancer
Heidi Godoy, DO, a gynecologic oncologist with Women’s Cancer Care Associates, appeared on WTEN to discuss endometrial cancer. Dr. Godoy, who is also a member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery team at St. Peter’s Health Partners, discussed the symptoms of the disease, as well as treatments which include robotic surgery.
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WTEN: Understanding the Potential Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
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.
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WTEN: Women’s Health — Primary Peritoneal Cancer
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.
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WTEN: Rensselaer County Working to Curb Sudden Spike in Overdoses
William Bean of SPARC appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss the Capital Region’s rise in fatal overdoses.
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Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Where Local Moms Can Find Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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.
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WTEN: Man Urges People to Double-Check COVID-19 Results After He Receives False Positive
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.
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WTEN: Local Hospitals Implement Visitation Policies
WTEN/News10 interviewed Tushar Somani, VP of administrative services at St. Peter’s Health Partners, about the new visitation policy for acute care facilities
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WTEN: As Shutdown Persists, Substance Abuse on the Rise
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.