Albany Med Health System

Congratulations to Leah Russo, RN, from the Albany Medical Center Short Stay unit, our newest DAISY Award recipient! Leah was recognized for providing extraordinary compassion and comfort when a patient needed it most. Her calm presence, kindness, and reassurance left a lasting impact. “She made me feel safe during one of the hardest moments I've had in a long time.”

Learn more about the DAISY Award and nominate a special nurse today: https://www.albanymed.org/nursing/daisy-award/

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].