Albany Med Health System

03/16/2026

Rheumatologist Dr. Michael Allen will join WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday at 2 p.m. today to answer listeners’ questions about scleroderma, sarcoidosis, rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease, and general rheumatic conditions, including lupus, gout, and psoriatic arthritis. To ask Dr. Allen a question, call WAMC during the show at 800-348-2551 or email VoxPop@wamc.org.

03/13/2026

It’s World Sleep Day. Good sleep on a regular basis supports brain health and helps promote memory, learning, and resilience. If you’re struggling to fall asleep or maintain sleep, have obstructive sleep apnea, or are just not able to experience restful sleep, our sleep medicine specialists in Albany and Saratoga Springs can help. Learn more: https://www.albanymed.org/specialty/sleep-disorders/

03/05/2026

System President and CEO Dan Pickett announced today the appointment of Jason Mouzakes, MD, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Mouzakes has dedicated more than 35 years to Albany Med as a student, resident, surgeon, department chair, and most recently Executive Vice President and Hospital General Director. Dr. Mouzakes will further advance Albany Med Health System’s mission to provide unparalleled care, education, and discovery. He will be pivotal in advancing First Choice 2030: to make the System the first choice for patient experience, quality, and clinical excellence.

Read more: https://www.albanymed.org/news/jason-mouzakes-md-named-president-and-chief-executive-officer-of-albany-medical-center-hospital/

03/03/2026

Don’t miss your chance to recognize our caregivers, who provide the highest levels of specialty care in our region. Cast your vote in the Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region survey before polls close tomorrow at noon. Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital are nominated for Best Hospital. Malta Med Emergent Care and Wolf Road EmUrgentCare are nominated for Best Urgent Care.

https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery?group=533489

02/27/2026

We’re proud to celebrate one of our own! Albany Medical Center’s Kelsey O’Driscoll, RN, has been named to the 2026 U.S. Paralympic Alpine Team and will compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. An asthma care coordinator in our pediatric clinic on Myrtle Avenue, Kelsey inspires both her patients and colleagues through her dedication to nursing and adaptive skiing. As a member of Team USA, she competes in downhill, Super-G, and giant slalom. Join us in cheering her on as she prepares to represent the United States at the Winter Paralympics starting March 6!

02/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating our newest DAISY Award recipient, Kendra Ruszas, RN, from the trauma unit. Kendra was nominated by the family of a patient who was in Kendra’s care for more than two weeks. According to the family, “She brought high energy every day, demonstrated rock-solid competence, and responded quickly and confidently to every request. As our son began to recover, we watched Kendra expertly adjust her approach—encouraging independence where appropriate while always keeping his needs at the center of care.”

Learn more about the DAISY Award and nominate a nurse for outstanding care today!

https://www.albanymed.org/nursing/daisy-award/ #

02/20/2026

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Jaime Ortiz as the new chair of Albany Medical Center’s Department of Anesthesiology. He brings expertise in regional anesthesia, acute pain management, and medical acupuncture, a non-invasive option helpful in reducing post-operative nausea and for patients with acute pain, and specializes in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks.

http://www.albanymed.org/news/albany-medical-center-welcomes-dr-jaime-ortiz-as-chair-of-anesthesiology

02/19/2026

We are proud to announce our new presenting partnership with S**C Live Nation. Our organizations share a deeply rooted commitment to the Capital Region and the health and well-being of our community. We’ll see you this summer.

02/18/2026

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Help us recognize the teams who provide a level of care and expertise you won’t find anywhere else in our region. Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital are honored to be nominated once again for Best Hospital in the Times Union’s annual Best of the Capital Region poll. Malta Med Emergent Care and Wolf Road EmUrgentCare are nominated for Best Urgent Care. Voting is open, and we’d be honored to have your support. https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery?group=533489

02/06/2026

Today we recognize Wear Red Day – a time to highlight women’s heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Our emphasis on heart disease prevention and education makes the Albany Med Health System a special place for women to take charge of their heart health. https://www.albanymed.org/specialty/womens-heart-health/

02/04/2026

We are thankful for our longtime partnership with Siena University and their continued support of our patients!

02/04/2026

Albany Medical Center ophthalmologist Dr. Edward Wladis was featured in a recent Woman's World article on ocular rosacea. In the article, Dr. Wladis discusses symptoms, treatment, and how the condition particularly affects women over 50. Read the story here:

Discover what triggers this common eye condition in midlife women—and how to soothe symptoms.