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2020-04-20
"Coronavirus at Holyoke Soldiers' Home: Flags to fly at half-staff after at least 52 veterans die of COVID-19
This article, produced by MassLive, reports on Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's decision to have flags flown at half-mast at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to commemorate the veterans who had died at the facility from COVID-19. -
2020-04-06
"Coronavirus: Holyoke Soldiers Home residents struggle with relocation as one-third of residents infected with COVID-19
This article produced by MassLive reports on the efforts to relocate residents from the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Holyoke Medical Center in attempt to mitigate the spread of the virus after 76 of the 210 residents had already tested positive. The article also discusses the continued investigation into the COVID-19 situation at the home. -
2020-04-03
"Coronavirus: Western Massachusetts legislators call for 2nd investigation into Holyoke Soldiers' Home COVID-19 Deaths"
This article published by MassLive reports on local legislatures' desire to issue a second investigation into the COVID-19 response at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in light of the number of deaths among residents and the number of cases among residents and staff. -
2020-03-31
"Coronavirus: Holyoke Soldiers' Home superintendent placed on leave, at least 5 residents die from COVID-19"
This article published by MassLive.com reports on the suspension of the superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, after several residents died and numerous other residents and staff members tested positive. -
2020-03-31
"Coronavirus: 'We were just shocked' to learn of Holyoke Soldiers' Home deaths, Mayor Alex Morse says"
This article describes Holyoke mayor Alex Morse's reaction when he found out about the magnitude of the COVID-19 situation at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. -
2020-03-12
"Coronavirus in Massachusetts: Soldiers' Home in Holyoke limits visiting hours, screens visitors"
This article appeared on MassLive on March 12, 2020. It discusses the safety precautions that went into effect at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The article acts as context for the tragedy that would unfold at the home within the first few months of the pandemic. -
2021-03-21
Covid Testing
I was going on vacation out of country and I needed a negative covid test. I went to one of the drive up rapid testing sites provided by a local healthcare facility. Since the lines for testing had grown so much they had this testing site at a local golf course. They needed a lot of space to be able to accommodate everyone and have less of a traffic jam. I had gotten a few tests since the beginning of covid but this one definitely hurt the most. It only took thirty minutes for my results. Luckily it was negative. -
2021-06
The never-ending covid testing
There was an incoming case that started to disseminate from my hometown's airport and the adjacent subway line. I lived nearby the airport, so I was inside the "high-risk grid" of this incident. I received countless calls from the community center forcing me to do the covid testing, and I was also asked to do the test at a specific center far away from my home. The photo I'm sharing is taken at 10 pm traveling to the testing point after work. I had to line up for 3 hours in a burning summer night. It is definitely memorable. -
2021-08-25T13:03
Going to the doctor during the pandemic
Me and my mother drove down to Dell Children's hospital as we always do for our PT. Wednesday are busy days for them, so we parked on the second floor of the parking garage. My knees were feeling bad that day so we took the elevator. A family of three were also taking the elevator, and since the max capacity was four people we had to wait. We walked into the medical center (fully masked of course) but before we could leave the entryway we had to have our temperatures taken (mine was 97.1, like always) and answer a few questions "Have you had any symptoms? Fever? Headache? Coughing? Sore throat? Is anybody in your house being currently tested for COVID?" and since all the answers "no" we could enter. I've had a few days where I felt fine enough to go but because I had a headache I couldn't. The waiting room wasn't packed by any sense of the word, but since we had to make sure to keep our distance from other people we couldn't sit down anywhere. My PT (Physical Therapist) called me in, and we exercised for an hour, fully masked, which makes it a lot more uncomfortable, also making sure to keep our distance from everybody else. I went out afterwards and my mom and I went in our car, put some hand sanitizer on, and left to repeat the process next week. -
2020-04-17
Face Coverings: Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
A blog post from Banner Health discussing the importance of face coverings. -
2020-04-09
An Attitude of Gratitude: How to Promote a Positive Outlook
A blog post from Banner Health offering suggestions on maintaining a positive attitude during the pandemic. -
2020-04-07
Navigating Grief After a Sudden Death
A blog post from Banner Health offering suggestions on managing grief. -
2020-04-06
DIY Disinfectants: Are They Safe and Effective?
A blog post from Banner Health about home made disinfectants -
2020-04-03
Coronavirus: Managing Your Mental Health
A blog post from Banner Health about managing mental health during Coronavirus -
2020-04-02
Banner Redeploys Corporate Employees To Help Frontline Colleagues
A blog post from Banner Health about corporate workers going back to a nursing role. -
2020-04-01
Self Isolation vs. Social Distancing: What’s the Difference?
A blog post from Banner Health discussing the differences between self-isolation and social distancing. -
2020-03-31
Social Distancing for Teens: Helping Your Kids to Stay Connected
A blog post from Banner Health offering suggestions for teens to stay connected during social distancing. -
2020-03-30
How to Stay Connected with Your Loved Ones While Social Distancing
A blog post from Banner Health offering suggestions for staying connected with family and friends during social distancing. -
2020-03-27
Pregnancy and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
A blog post from Banner Health discussing pregnancy and Corona virus -
2020-03-26
Exercising at Home: Simple Ways to Stay Active
A blog post from Banner Health offering suggestions for working out at home -
2020-03-25
Myths & Facts: How Coronavirus Is Transmitted
A blog post from Banner Health discussing the myths associated with Covid-19 Transmisson. -
2021-08-16
Truth
a nurse friend of mine posted this on her Instagram story. It's hard to understand the logic of the anti-mask, anti-vax community. -
2020-03-24
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
A blog post from Banner Health Blog about talking to children about Coronavirus and the pandemic. -
2020-03-23
How You Can Boost Your Immune System
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about boosting your immune system. -
2020-03-20
Working from Home: Tips for Staying Productive
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about working from home during the pandemic. -
2020-03-19
What Is Social Distancing and How Do I Do It?
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about social distancing. -
2020-03-20
Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times: Tips for Individuals and Families
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about managing anxiety during Covid-19 -
2020-03-17
Your Coronavirus Shopping List: What to Buy and What to Skip
A blog postfrom the Banner Health Blog about what people should buy after the WHO declared a pandemic. -
2021-08-04
Tips from the ER
Steve is a retired ER tech who has combined comedy with medical advice. In this clip, he uses humor to break down why being vaccinated is better than avoiding the vaccine even though it is still possible to contract the covid virus. -
2020-03-16
Banner Health’s chief clinical officer available to speak with media about COVID-19
A press release from Banner Health announcing that Dr. Marjorie Bessel is leading Banner’s COVID-19 system preparedness efforts and is available to speak with the media. -
2020-03-17
Banner Health to hold virtual hiring event
A press release from Banner Health announcing a virtual hiring event, especially looking for medical assistants and positions in patient financial services. -
2020-03-18
Banner Health implementing new visitor restrictions
A press release from Banner Health announcing visitor restrictions to go into effect 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, at all Banner hospitals. -
2020-03-18
Banner Health will not provide COVID-19 'back-to-work' clearances
A press release from Banner Health announcing that employers should not advise employees to use emergency rooms for back-to-work clearance -
2020-03-20
Banner Health enhances visitor restrictions
A press release from Banner health announcing restrictions now to include locations in addition to hospitals -
2020-03-23
Banner Health opens COVID-19 specimen collection sites
Banner Health today announced a new process for COVID-19 specimen collection in Arizona. -
2020-03-23
Banner Health experts warn against self-medicating to prevent or treat COVID-19
Medical toxicologists and emergency physicians are warning the public against the use of inappropriate medications and household products to prevent or treat COVID-19. In particular, Banner Health experts emphasize that chloroquine, a malaria medication, should not be ingested to treat or prevent this virus. -
2020-03-24
Banner Health offers ways to help health care workers
A press release announcing how the community can help healthcare workers and that the Banner Health Foundation is accepting donations to two charitable funds. -
2020-03-24
Banner, Vitalant partner to encourage blood donations
A press release announcing that Banner Health is partnering with the region's blood bank operator in an effort to restore blood donations, which have significantly dropped during the outbreak of COVID-19 cases. -
2020-03-25
Banner Health employees volunteer to make masks for frontline staff
Handmade masks aim to preserve supply of personal protective equipment -
2020-03-27
Six heroes bring meals to Banner Olive Branch seniors during volunteer shortage
Facing a massive shortage of volunteers who normally serve 400 meals a day at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center, six volunteer heroes are stepping up to do the same work typically done by 200 volunteers. -
2020-03-29
Arizona nurses head north to combat COVID-19
A press release from Banner Health announcing that ten nurses from three Banner hospitals in the Phoenix area arrived Sunday in Greeley to serve a two-week assignment at North Colorado Medical Center. -
2020-03-30
Banner Health accepting donations of medical supplies, PPE
A press release announcing that The Banner Health Foundation is now collecting donated medical supplies and personal protective equipment, or PPE, in partnership with Project C.U.R.E. in Tempe. -
2020-04-01
Greeley brewers, distilleries now make hand sanitizer
A press release from Banner Helath describing efforts and how it benefits Banner Health hospitals, keeps employees on the job -
2020-04-02
Banner Health implements PPE policy changes regarding N95 use
A press release from Banner Health highlighting changes to policy; moves taken to save as many lives as possible; ensure safety of health care workers -
2020-04-02
Banner activates triage tents at acute care hospital emergency rooms to manage influx of patients
A press release announcing that Banner Health is activating triage tents at its acute care hospitals to build capacity for the sickest patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These are not COVID-19 specimen collection sites, and they are not for the worried well or those with mild COVID-19 symptoms that can be managed at home. -
2020-04-02
Banner Health prepares for influx of patients amid COVID-19 pandemic
A press release from Banner Health announcing that they are "working diligently and deliberately to make sure we are best prepared to handle an influx of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are monitoring capacity, resources and staffing in real-time, making adjustments to our emergency operations, when needed." -
2020-04-02
3D printing community creates face shields as PPE
As Banner Health ensures it has the necessary supplies to keep its patients and team members safe, Banner Innovation Group is collaborating with community partners to create an array of supplies that meet CDC guidelines and are able to be sourced locally and quickly. Most recently, that innovative partnership brought in the help of the 3D printing community to create face shields. -
2020-04-06
Banner Health seeking 100,000 homemade masks
In an effort to protect the health and safety of Banner Health employees and patients, the Banner Health Foundation is seeking 100,000 hand-crafted comfort masks donated by volunteers, sewing groups, and companies with fabrication capabilities. -
2020-04-10
Chinese American community supplies Arizona hospitals with 100,000 procedure masks
A press release from Banner Health announcing that more than 100,000 Level 1 procedure masks were delivered from China to Arizona-based hospitals this week, thanks to the ingenuity and passion of a dedicated group of Chinese American residents within the state. -
2020-04-12
Respiratory therapists deploy from Arizona to Colorado to treat COVID-19 patients
A press release from Banner Health announcing that four respiratory therapists deployed this weekend to help their fellow Banner Health team members in northern Colorado, which has seen a large number of patients with COVID-19. They will be in Greeley, Colo., for at least two weeks—some opting to stay at least four weeks, based on need—to help Banner balance its staffing needs across the nonprofit health care provider's six-state footprint.