WATERTOWN — Samaritan Medical Center has piloted a program to allow patients with less severe COVID-19 symptoms to recover at home with the help of remote monitoring and follow-up care.
WATERTOWN — Samaritan Medical Center has piloted a program to allow patients with less severe COVID-19 symptoms to recover at home with the help of remote monitoring and follow-up care.
Suicide and overdose deaths are on the rise. The problem is especially prevalent in young adults. Author: Roberta Romero (KING 5) Published: 3:36 PM PST February 6, 2021 Updated: 1:01 PM PST February 7, 2021
Suicide and overdose deaths are on the rise. The problem is especially prevalent in young adults. A recent C.D.C. report found that 25% of adults ages 18 – 24 have regular suicidal thoughts.
Dr. Stephen Anderson is the past chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a practicing E.R. physician at Auburn Medical Center. He is part of a group of community leaders and medical professionals that developed nationally-recognized suicide prevention programs called R.E.A.D.Y and R.E.A.D.Y Teen. R.E.A.D.Y stands for Real Emergency Aid Depends on You.
Working together to keep COVID from breaking the healthcare workforce Dr. Marjorie Bessel
Dr. Marjorie Bessel is chief clinical officer at Phoenix-based Banner Health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged everyone, but none more than the front-line healthcare workers making extreme sacrifices every day. The physical strain of keeping up with relentless surges in caseloads can be simply brutal, but we know that the catastrophic harm to mental health and well-being lasts long after the crisis ends.
COVID-related trauma will affect the U.S. healthcare workforce for years to come, making it crucial to provide the support they deserve right now.