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Sunnyview completes $11 million renovation enhancing patient facilities

Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital has announced the completion of an extensive construction and renovation project valued at over $11 million.

By Capital District Times | Feb 19, 2025

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Albany Med appoints Dr. Megan Gerber to new role focusing on health humanities

Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the assistant dean of health humanities at Albany Medical College.

By Capital District Times | Feb 14, 2025

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Albany Med offers new treatment option for resistant hypertension

By Capital District Times | Feb 7, 2025

Interventional cardiologists at Albany Medical Center have introduced a new treatment for patients with uncontrolled hypertension.

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Albany Med and CDPHP agree on new contract through 2026

By Capital District Times | Feb 6, 2025

The Albany Med Health System and CDPHP have finalized a new two-year contract, ensuring that the health system remains in-network for CDPHP members.

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Columbia Memorial Health finalizes four-year contract with union after lengthy negotiations

By Capital District Times | Feb 5, 2025

Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) has finalized a new four-year contract with 1199SEIU, following a year of negotiations.

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Albany Medical welcomes new pediatric rheumatologist

By Capital District Times | Feb 4, 2025

Pediatric rheumatologist Cynthia Salvant, MD, has joined the Department of Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Salvant is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology and will provide care for children with conditions such as juvenile idiopathic...

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Albany Medical Center welcomes new vascular surgeon Dr. Amanda Kistler

By Capital District Times | Jan 29, 2025

Amanda Kistler, MD, has joined Albany Medical Center's Division of Vascular Surgery.

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Albany Medical welcomes new nephrologist Dr. Emmanuel Aydin-Ghormoz

By Capital District Times | Jan 28, 2025

Emmanuel A. Aydin-Ghormoz, MD, has joined the Department of Medicine’s Division of Nephrology at Albany Medical Center, which is part of the Albany Med Health System. Dr. Aydin-Ghormoz is a general nephrologist who treats patients with various...

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Albany Medical Center's cystic fibrosis center earns award for patient care

By Capital District Times | Jan 22, 2025

Albany Medical Center's adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Center has been serving patients aged 18 and older with cystic fibrosis for over twenty years.

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Rosie’s Love Holiday Shop marks 25 years supporting families

By Capital District Times | Jan 21, 2025

In 2000, Pat Hedgeman of Colonie began volunteering at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Med.

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Dr. Cara Grimes joins Albany Med's obstetrics & gynecology department

By Capital District Times | Jan 15, 2025

Urogynecologist Dr. Cara Grimes has joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Albany Medical Center.

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Albany Medical Center welcomes new gynecologist Dr. Aparajita Chaudhuri

By Capital District Times | Jan 15, 2025

Gynecologist Dr. Aparajita Chaudhuri has joined Albany Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she will also serve as an assistant professor at Albany Medical College. Dr. Chaudhuri is board certified in her field and...

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Albany Medical welcomes new chief for pediatric rheumatology division

By Capital District Times | Jan 14, 2025

Dr. Suhas Ganguli has been appointed as the Division Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Ganguli, a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist, specializes in treating children and young adults up to 22 years old...

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Albany Medical College integrates disability self-advocates into student training

By Capital District Times | Jan 14, 2025

As second-year medical students at Albany Medical College, Baylee Kennedy and Kimberly Lipton have been studying neuroscience and the nervous system.

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Pediatric oncologist joins Albany Med's Melodies Center

By Capital District Times | Jan 9, 2025

Sarah Harney, MD, a specialist in pediatric hematology and oncology, has joined the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Harney has also been appointed as an assistant professor of pediatrics at...

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Geriatrician joins Albany Medical Center's division for elder patient support

By Capital District Times | Jan 7, 2025

As part of an expanding initiative to enhance care for older adults, Dr. Meryl Gold has joined Albany Medical Center's Department of Surgery within the new Division of Metabolic and Perioperative Support. Dr. Gold specializes in treating patients...

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Albany Medical Center welcomes Dr. Ahmed Deniwar to pediatrics department

By Capital District Times | Jan 6, 2025

Ahmed Deniwar, MD, has joined Albany Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics as a pediatric interventional cardiologist.

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Albany Med Health System earns 'Most Wired' recognition from CHIME

By Capital District Times | Jan 3, 2025

The Albany Med Health System has been recognized as one of the "Most Wired" health care organizations in the United States by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).