St. Peter's Health Partners

Meet Chris Rokkas, M.D., Ph.D. MBA, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. A highly accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in adult aortic surgery, Dr. Rokkas serves as chief of cardiac surgery at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, N.Y. Please help us give him a warm welcome! 🙌🎉💓🏥🥼 Learn more: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3H6BJXQ #AlbanyCardiothoracicSurgeons #ACTS #CardiacSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #HeartSurgery #HeartCare #StPetersHospital

Meet Lesly Ramos, Respiratory Therapist at Samaritan Hospital (pictured with her Respiratory Therapist RT Educator Nathan Yellico). We are grateful for Lesly’s dedication and excited to see where her career takes her! "My time at Samaritan Hospital has been an incredible experience. Starting as an RTA allowed me to become familiar with the hospital environment, team, equipment and most importantly, the patients. I’m excited to take the next step in the Respiratory Therapy residency program, where I look forward to my growth, expanding my skills, and making meaningful contributions to patient care!” Interested in learning more about our Residency Program? Contact Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Sarah MacIntosh at sarah.macintosh@sphp.com

Whether your college student is a freshman or an upperclassman, there are "must-haves" you should pack and conversations you need to have before they head off to school. 🏫😎 Carrie Hogan, director of Siena University Health Services, provides the checklist 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4leZV8k

Help save a life! Donations of all blood types are welcome and needed, as supplies dwindle over the summer. 😎 St. Peter's Hospital is hosting a drive on Tuesday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mercy Conference Rooms, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany. Please sign up for an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code SPHP. Thank you!

Dr. David Kozminski of Capital Region Urology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, is now performing the Bulkamid procedure. He is one of three surgeons at Capital Region Urology offering the minimally-invasive treatment at St. Peter's and Samaritan hospitals. Bulkamid is for women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), which causes urine leaks during normal daily activities such as coughing, laughing, exercising or lifting an object. Bulkamid is a series of three to four small injections that takes just 10 – 15 minutes, delivering symptom relief for up to seven years in many patients. For more information, visit https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/46IvXGf

The CDC reports that every day approximately 10 people die from unintentional drowning. Be vigilant and safe around pools, ponds and at the beach; water safety tips here 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3qbJxPt

Please help us welcome Dr. Kyle Angelicola-Richardson to St. Peter's Orthopedics! 🎉👏Dr. Angelicola-Richardson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the complex care of hands and upper extremities, including the elbow and shoulder.

Don’t let ticks ruin your summer fun. 🚫 Whether you’re hiking, gardening or playing in the backyard, protect yourself and your family with these simple tick safety tips. Learn more here 👉 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4fgAWjs

Sun's out, fun's out at Mercy Cares for Kids! 🌞🫧 The students at our nationally recognized Early Childhood Program are having a lot of fun this summer, with field trips, lots of time outside, and bubble parties! We are so grateful for the opportunity to help nurture and care for them at this stage in their development. 💕