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Medical students learn residency placements on Match Day

Fourth-year medical students across the United States, including 123 at Albany Medical College, participated in Match Day today.

By Capital District Times | Mar 21, 2025

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Dr. Alexandra Paul named among 2025 Women of Excellence by Capital Region Chamber

Neurosurgeon Dr. Alexandra Paul has been honored by the Capital Region Chamber as one of the 2025 Women of Excellence.

By Capital District Times | Mar 18, 2025

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Mary Beth Nichols receives national honor as Child Life Specialist of the Year

By Capital District Times | Mar 17, 2025

Mary Beth Nichols, a child life specialist at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders in Latham, has been honored as the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' (CMN) Child Life Specialist of the Year.

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Albany Med's Fran Spreer Albert recognized for trailblazing healthcare leadership

By Capital District Times | Mar 17, 2025

Fran Spreer Albert is a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, holding the positions of senior executive vice president, chief financial officer, and chief operating officer for the Albany Med Health System.

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Albany Med Health System's cystic fibrosis centers earn recognition for outstanding care

By Capital District Times | Mar 16, 2025

Specialists at Albany Med Health System’s Cystic Fibrosis Care Centers treat hundreds of patients annually, ranging from young children to those over 80 years old.

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Albany Med Health System launches unified electronic medical record platform

By Capital District Times | Mar 14, 2025

The Albany Med Health System has implemented a new electronic medical record (EMR) system, described as "transparent, comprehensive, efficient" by Elena LeBarron, RN, nurse clinical coordinator at Saratoga Hospital.

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Albany Med reflects on five years since onset of COVID-19 pandemic

By Capital District Times | Mar 13, 2025

The Covid-19 pandemic, which emerged in early 2020, has had a lasting impact on the medical community and society at large.

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Understanding hypertension: Causes and prevention strategies

By Capital District Times | Mar 12, 2025

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood against artery walls remains consistently high.

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Albany Medical advances pathology integration with new robotic lab line

By Capital District Times | Mar 12, 2025

The Albany Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has made significant progress in its goal to integrate pathology services across its four hospitals.

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Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital discusses acquired brain injury during awareness month

By Capital District Times | Mar 12, 2025

Each year, over two million Americans experience brain injuries, often as concussions.

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In-office MRI technology arrives at Columbia Memorial Health's Bone and Joint Center

By Capital District Times | Mar 10, 2025

Orthopedic patients in the southern region of Albany Med Health System can now access MRI scans without leaving their provider's office.

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Albany Medical College receives $2M NIH grant for organ failure research

By Capital District Times | Mar 4, 2025

Scientists at Albany Medical College have been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the role of endothelial cells in organ failure.

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Dr. Susan Demarest joins Albany Medical Center's endocrinology team

By Capital District Times | Mar 4, 2025

Endocrinologist Dr. Susan Demarest has joined Albany Medical Center, which is part of the Albany Med Health System. Dr. Demarest brings nearly a decade of experience in the Capital Region to her new role. Dr. Demarest specializes in...

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Albany Medical Center appoints Dr. Michael Pignanelli to Department of Urology

By Capital District Times | Feb 26, 2025

Michael Pignanelli, MD, has joined the Department of Urology at Albany Medical Center and has been appointed assistant professor at Albany Medical College.

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Sunnyview completes $11 million renovation enhancing patient facilities

By Capital District Times | Feb 19, 2025

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

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

By Capital District Times | Feb 14, 2025

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

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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...