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Albany Med researchers collaborate on age-related diseases study

Throughout the Albany Med Health System, geriatric medicine clinicians provide care for older patients with complex medical needs.

By Capital District Times | Dec 18, 2024

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Stroke prevention guidelines address unique risks faced by women

New guidelines from the American Stroke Association highlight specific stroke risks faced by women, emphasizing unique factors such as pregnancy complications and early menopause. Dr. Alexandra Paul, a neurosurgeon at Albany Medical Center, noted...

By Capital District Times | Dec 18, 2024

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Albany Medical introduces robotic nephrectomy for living kidney donors

By Capital District Times | Dec 18, 2024

John Church and Stephen Smith have shared a close friendship for over three decades.

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Albany Medical Center named top employer in New York by Forbes

By Capital District Times | Dec 18, 2024

Forbes has recognized Albany Medical Center as one of the best employers in New York State.

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Stroke patient benefits from new mobility-enhancing device at Albany Medical Center

By Capital District Times | Dec 18, 2024

Jenna Shersky, a stroke survivor from Delmar, is experiencing renewed hope for improved mobility thanks to a new device available at Albany Medical Center.

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Health experts urge vaccination as winter illnesses rise

By Capital District Times | Dec 17, 2024

When Patricia and Gary Wolfe visit their doctor, Danielle Wales, MD, a primary care physician with Albany Medical Center, they make sure to take steps to prevent illness during winter.

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Winter safety urged by health experts amid rising seasonal injury concerns

By Capital District Times | Dec 17, 2024

Al and Laura Williams, residents of upstate New York, were involved in a serious snowmobile accident near Clifton Park.

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Pediatric nurse Colleen Umholtz honored as Albany Medical Center's employee of the year

By Capital District Times | Dec 17, 2024

Pediatric nurse clinician Colleen Umholtz has been named Albany Medical Center's 2024 Employee of the Year.

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Albany Med expands partnerships with colleges to boost local nursing talent

By Capital District Times | Dec 12, 2024

For years, the Albany Med Health System has been a training ground for Capital Region nursing students, offering them clinical rotations to develop their skills.

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Expert offers advice on choosing appropriate toys for children

By Capital District Times | Dec 12, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, toys often become a focal point for children.

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Albany hospital pioneers new stroke treatment technology

By Capital District Times | Dec 12, 2024

Albany Medical Center has become the first in upstate New York to implement a device designed to enhance arm and hand function in stroke patients.

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Toy Foundation grant supports child life specialists at children’s hospital

By Capital District Times | Dec 10, 2024

Child life specialists at the Massry Family Children’s Emergency Center, part of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, have new resources to support pediatric behavioral health patients during their hospital stays.

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NYSNA rejects Albany Med's final contract proposal after seven months of talks

By Capital District Times | Dec 10, 2024

After seven months of discussions, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has turned down Albany Med's final contract proposal.

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Albany Medical Center presents final contract offer amid prolonged talks with NYSNA

By Capital District Times | Dec 4, 2024

Albany Medical Center has presented a final contract proposal to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) after 30 weeks of negotiations.

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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Capital District Times | Mar 1, 2024

Owned by Strauss Ventures, LLC since Nov. 14, 2016, The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Q4 2023?

By Capital District Times | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by Albany County since July 1, 1970, Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Albany County

By Capital District Times | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center was the third largest nursing home in Albany County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, a nursing home in Guilderland, New York

By Capital District Times | Feb 28, 2024

Our Lady of Mercy Life Center was one of the seven non-profit facility nursing homes in Albany County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.

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2nd largest nursing home in Albany County as of Q4 2023

By Capital District Times | Feb 28, 2024

Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the second largest nursing home in Albany County, aided an average of 243.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Albany County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

By Capital District Times | Feb 27, 2024

Hudson Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was one of the three for-profit facility nursing homes in Albany County, New York in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.