As millions of Texans remain without power, hospitals throughout the state have lost water and heat, leaving doctors scrambling to conserve resources and care for vulnerable residents.
Texas hospitals suffer from water issues amid widespread power outages By Caitlin O Kane Texas faces water crisis as death toll climbs
Following a deadly storm that swept through Texas this week, widespread power outages and water issues have impacted millions of people in the state. Hospitals have suffered, with some having to restrict water use and transport patients to other facilities.
St. David s HealthCare said in a statement to CBS News on Thursday that its South Austin Medical Center lost water pressure and was restricting water usage.
The city of Austin is now under a boil water notice due to a power outage at the The Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, the city s largest water treatment facility, and drops in water pressures below minimum standards.
Inside the hospital: A doctor s perspective of COVID-19
In the last year, Dr. Kishor Gangani spent more time at the hospital than at home. He describes the physical and mental toll the virus has on health care workers. Author: Tiffany Liou Updated: 7:04 PM CST January 18, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas From the outside, Dr. Kishor Gangani realizes it can be hard for people to understand the severity of COVID-19. It s something he sees at the hospital nearly every day.
He provides acute inpatient care, meaning he takes care of patients from the time they enter the emergency room to the time of discharge, or even death. Gangani is a doctor with Apogee Physicians, and works at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.