Albany Med Health System

06/22/2026

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 [email protected].

06/17/2026

This weekend, Albany Med Health System employees, Albany Medical College students, their families and friends—led by Dr. Jason Mouzakes, president and CEO of Albany Medical Center, and Paul Scimeca, president and CEO of Glens Falls Hospital—marched in the 2026 Capital PRIDE Parade in celebration and support of our LGBTQ+ community.

06/15/2026

The Albany Med Kids Pre-K Class of 2026 is moving up to Kindergarten! Families proudly cheered as the children in our daycare program sang songs and received their diplomas. Congratulations graduates!

06/10/2026

Our urgent care locations in Colonie on Wolf Road and in Guilderland near the intersection of Western Avenue and New Karner Road are now open Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Our highly trained providers are available 7 days a week, delivering prompt care to patients of all ages. No appointments needed. https://www.albanymed.org/specialty/urgent-care/

06/09/2026

Building a strong future requires visionary leaders and committed partners. Congratulations to our 2026 Pillars Award recipients John Nigro and Patricia and Kenneth Raymond, whose generosity and leadership are helping advance our First Choice 2030 vision. https://www.albanymed.org/news/albany-med-health-system-honors-john-nigro-and-patricia-and-kenneth-raymond-with-2026-pillars-awards/

06/05/2026

For more than two decades, Albany Medical Center endocrinologist Dr. Robert Busch has been enrolling patients in clinical trials for potential new drugs to treat diabetes and complications from it. One of the most recent drugs, a GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss that doesn’t need to be taken on an empty stomach, was recently approved by the FDA. More:

Albany Medical Center patients were part of the clinical trial that led to FDA approval of the GLP-1 pill Foundayo.

06/01/2026

In recognition of National Trauma Survivors Day, Albany Medical Center’s Adult and Pediatric Trauma Programs invited trauma survivors and their families to celebrate their recovery. The inaugural event honored the 4,500 trauma cases that come through the region’s only Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center each year and the medical professionals who care for them.

Four survivors spoke about their experiences and thanked members of their care team.

Mary Edwards, MD, division chief of pediatric surgery and the medical director of the pediatric trauma program, told the survivors they are why the trauma team does what they do, and thanked them for returning to campus, saying, “You show us that what we do, it matters.”

Trauma Survivors Network

05/30/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn the warning signs of stroke and BE FAST when every second counts. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Albany Medical Center is committed to delivering advanced, high quality, compassionate stroke care. Choosing a comprehensive stroke center often leads to the best outcomes following a stroke.

https://www.albanymed.org/news/albany-medical-center-receives-comprehensive-stroke-center-designation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFbPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvSXk1MUl0V3NQMzJicnZBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvEWrebROt1mz32zP_nHDNXe_ge0MeDjrwsiQQ-bMU69u5tW0qapOcRyhG8X_aem_y2cdmPrSQ7Hk8Pa7Wy_qZQ

05/29/2026

Two years ago, Albany Medical Center was the first hospital in upstate New York to implant a device intended to improve stroke patients’ upper limb mobility. Since then, 25 Albany Med patients have received the Vivistim device, reporting measurable gains in hand and arm function. Additional occupational therapists have been trained to help patients work with the device in both Albany and Glens Falls – expanding the program to benefit even more patients throughout the Albany Med Health System.

In a first in upstate New York, Albany Medical Center has implanted a device intended to improve arm and hand function in patients who have experienced a debilitating stroke.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave people who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.