The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on hospitals. Not only have they been treating patients who have been very ill but they have also had major financial losses. Many hospitals shut down elective surgeries and other services for many…
Flu, Cold or COVID-19?
The upcoming flu season will be very different than any other flu season, and it’s important to stay up-to-date on what your symptoms can mean. Signs of influenza can easily be mistaken for the common cold or COVID-19. Learn more…
Flattening the Curve
Dr. Ram Yeleti, chief physician executive with Community Health Network, talks about the importance of flattening the curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea behind ‘flattening the curve’ is to reduce the number of patients coming into the hospitals so that…
Why Viral Load Matters
Family medicine doctor at Margaret Mary Health, John Gryspreerdt, talks about why viral load matters when it comes to COVID-19. He explains that if you are exposed to a very small amount of the virus, you may only experience mild…
How’s COVID-19 Different Than the Flu?
It can be confusing to try to understand the difference between COVID-19 and the flu. While both COVID-19 and the flu are viral respiratory illnesses, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is much newer than the flu. As a result, there…
A View from the Frontlines
Margaret Mary Nursing Supervisor, Krystle Halpin shares a view from the frontlines of the pandemic. Halpin wants the public to head the warnings and know that their sacrifices are helping others. Watch Halpin’s emotional testimony from the frontlines of the…
An Update on How Covid-19 Spreads
Clinical Director at the Indiana Patient Safety Center, Annette Handy, RN, shares with you an update on how Covid-19 spreads. It is thought to spread from person to person, between people who are in close contact with each other –…
Help Alleviate Kids’ Fears
Parents are in the best position to help alleviate their kid’s fear. They can best help their kids deal with all emotions related to COVID-19. In addition to fear, children may also be facing anxiety and disappointment of missed opportunities…
Q & A with an Infectious Disease Expert
In a Q&A, Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse answers questions about stay-at-home orders and how they work to slow down an infection rate of a disease. These types of orders have been issued around the country. It…
A Few Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health
Deaconess Recreational Therapist Jessica Putney shares a few tips to help manage your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her number one tip? Try to remain active! Exercise is an effective way to decrease anxiety and depression, which many of…
