Albany Med Health System

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Latham (Albany Medical Center), Hudson Medical Care (Columbia Memorial Health), Primary Care Schuylerville (Saratoga Hospital) and Primary Care Scotia-Glenville (Saratoga Hospital) for being named in CDPHP's 2025 Top Doctors report. These awards recognize the incredible work of our physicians, nurses, and staff — thank you for all you do to provide high quality care to patients throughout the region!

12/17/2025

Congratulations to Aaron Pickel, assistant director of facility maintenance, who was selected as Albany Medical Center’s 2025 Employee of the Year! Aaron was recognized for his hands-on leadership, dedication to his team, and lasting impact across our campus. Read his story and learn why colleagues nominated him for this honor.

Aaron Pickel, assistant director of facility maintenance, was named Albany Medical Center’s 2025 Employee of the Year for his leadership, teamwork, and impact.

12/12/2025

Beginning Monday, Dec. 15, visitor restrictions will be in place at all Albany Med Health System hospitals due to seasonal respiratory viruses. These temporary restrictions are intended to protect the health and safety of patients and the professionals who provide care.

Changes include restricting visits to inpatient areas by:
• Children under 12;
• Any visitor with respiratory or flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath); and
• Only two visitors will be permitted at the patient’s bedside at a time.

See more: https://www.albanymed.org/patients-visitors/for-families-visitors/

12/08/2025

Endocrinologist Dr. Pasquale Passarella will join WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday at 2 p.m. today to answer listeners’ questions about diabetes, thyroid and pituitary disorders, and other general endocrine system disorders and diseases. To ask Dr. Passarella a question, call WAMC during the show at 800-348-2551 or email VoxPop@wamc.org.

12/02/2025

When the glomeruli on our kidneys are damaged, the kidneys have trouble or are unable to filter waste. At our Glomerular Disease Center, nephrologists Dr. Kelly Beers and Dr. Swati Mehta, along with a team of specialists, provide expert care for people with IgA nephropathy, lupus nephritis (SLE), vasculitis, and other diseases caused by damaged glomeruli. https://www.albanymed.org/news/clinic-offers-expertise-in-glomerular-diseases/

11/27/2025

We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving, and extend special holiday wishes to our staff across the Albany Med Health System who are working today to care for those in our communities when they need it most.

11/25/2025

Dr. Joshua Chao has joined our endocrine surgery team. He specializes in surgical treatments for thyroid and parathyroid diseases and is seeing patients in Albany and Saratoga Springs. More: https://www.albanymed.org/news/endocrine-surgeon-dr-joshua-chao-joins-albany-medical-center/

11/19/2025

Our interventional cardiology team has successfully performed the region's first minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement using the EVOQUE System by Edwards Lifesciences. This advanced procedure offers a new option to many patients who were previously considered inoperable, restoring their quality of life. Congratulations to our dedicated team of specialists who continue to blaze the trail for heart care for the Capital Region! https://www.albanymed.org/news/first-minimally-invasive-tricuspid-valve-replacement-in-capital-region/

11/17/2025

Nephrologist Dr. Kelly Beers, medical director of our Glomerular Disease Center, will answer listener questions about glomerular diseases and general kidney conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and hypertension, on WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday today at 2 p.m. Tune in to 90.3FM or 1400AM, or online. To ask Dr. Beers a question, call WAMC at 800-348-2551 during the show or email VoxPop@wamc.org.

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we salute all who have served in the U.S. Military—past and present. We’re deeply grateful for your service to our country and offer special thanks to our colleagues who continue to serve the public through their work in health care.