More doctors add telehealth during coronavirus pandemic
Source: ABC 15 Telemedicine may bridge the healthcare gap for people who should see a doctor but want to avoid medical offices due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Phoenix ER doctor outlines criteria for receiving coronavirus test
Source: KTAR As the number of coronavirus cases continue to increase in Arizona, health care facilities and their staffs have to effectively prioritize their time, testing and treatment regarding the infectious disease. Read More
A Guide To Visitor Restrictions At Phoenix-Area Hospitals
Source: KJZZ Several Phoenix-area hospital systems are restricting the number of visitors a patient can see to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Read More
Valley hospitals take precautionary measures to control the spread of coronavirus
It’s a scene becoming all too familiar outside hospitals: tents popping up outside of emergency rooms. The tents are being set up and other measures are being put into place at hospitals to make sure staffers and patients stay safe, and to control the spread of the coronavirus. Read More
Valley doctor believes healthcare workers are frustrated over lack of coronavirus testing kit
Source: FOX 10 The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is putting healthcare workers across the country in the middle of the storm, with many of them putting themselves at risk every day. Read More
Coping tips for coronavirus anxiety
Source: Mayo Clinic Social distancing, seeing grocery stores out of supplies, no school, and businesses shutting down have many people facing coronavirus anxiety. Read More
Phoenix-area psychiatrist offers 5 tips to cope with stress of coronavirus pandemic
Source: AZ Central As the world is coming to grips with the coronavirus pandemic, many are wondering how to take care of their mental health along with their physical health. Read More
The Perspective Of An Arizona Doctor On The Front Lines Of The Coronavirus Outbreak
Source: KJZZ Guidance from Arizona officials has been evolving week to week to keep up with changes at the federal level related to the coronavirus. The Show reached out to a medical professional on the front lines in Arizona. Dr. Michael White is the chief medical officer for Valleywise Health. Read More
As coronavirus takes hold, we all get to feel a little bit more alone, together
Source: AZ Central Dr. Frank LoVecchio of Valleywise Health said “social distancing,” a conscious effort to reduce close contact between people, can slow transmission of the virus and prevent overwhelming health care systems with too many patients at once. Read More
Do you have new coronavirus symptoms? Here’s what to do
Source: AZ Central Having a fever, cough and shortness of breath is concerning, but health officials advise not to rush to the emergency room unless it’s a life-threatening situation. Read More