Hospitals and health systems are always on call to provide vital care to their communities, they implemented measures to protect against COVID-19 spread to keep their patients and employees safe. Read on to learn about some of the safety measures hospitals have implemented to ensure quality care during the pandemic. Health and Wellness Screenings While […]
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CHECK OUT THESE HELPFUL RESOURCES TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN LOWER YOUR RISK OF CONTRACTING THE FLU. What you need to know this flu season. Similarities and differences between COVID-19 and the flu Learn more >> Three CDC-recommended actions to lower your risk of infection Take them >> Key facts about the flu vaccine
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REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CONTRACTING COVID-19 WHILE TRAVELING WITH THESE GUIDELINES FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) Stay safe while traveling this summer. If you have summer travel plans, make sure to follow these guidelines and recommendations to keep you, and those around you, safe. 1. Ask the Right Questions Before Making
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1. Social Distancing The novel coronavirus is primarily spread through person-to-person contact. With this in mind, the CDC recommends individuals practice “social distancing” to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. That means staying home as much as possible, and staying at least 6 away from other people when out in the community. Your local government may also have
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to make difficult adjustments, it has served as an important reminder of the life-saving care doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers give every day — not just during public health crises. Take a moment to read these five stories of hospital heroes on the front lines: 1. Newlywed Doctors
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RECOMMENDED STEPS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY Expert advice to keep you and your family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Wash your hands Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after going to the bathroom; before eating; after blowing your nose, coughing,
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Hospitals work around the clock to provide quality care to their communities — whenever and wherever it’s needed. Hospitals work around the clock to provide quality care to their communities — whenever and wherever it’s needed. They do so through an interconnected system that includes emergency departments, outpatient facilities, and even mobile health vehicles. Interested
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FAMILY MEDICINE, SWEDISH COVENANT MEDICAL GROUP During her tenure at Swedish Covenant, Dr. Kate Maxouris has treated babies, parents, grandparents, and everyone in between. For many patients, she’s practically part of the family! When Dr. Maxouris first began practicing medicine 20 years ago, she knew one thing for sure: She wanted to treat patients, not
A dedicated care team, an innovative new treatment, and an endless cache of positive energy. Nancy Simpson is anything but ordinary. At 71, her boundless energy and positive attitude make her an ideal fitness trainer — with one client calling her the “energizer bunny.” But in February 2018, Nancy received a devastating diagnosis that is
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Take a look at four ways hospitals are setting the standard for healthcare technology and innovation. Wireless Sensors in the NICU Researchers at Northwestern University developed a wireless technology to monitor a newborn’s vital signs in the NICU. The soft and flexible sensors are skin-like and placed on a baby’s chest and foot. They track
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