Capacity reaches its limit at local hospitals, leaders plan limits to elective procedures

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Capacity reaches its limit at local hospitals, leaders plan limits to elective procedures

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Capital Region hospitals have barely enough room to breathe. A NYS Department of Health representative confirms data shows Albany Med, Samaritan Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital all hover close to 90 percent capacity, while Glens Falls Hospital today confirms beds were completely packed before the Thanksgiving holiday even started."We were as full as we could be based on staffing levels, yes. We have space, but st…