HonorHealth says it’s working with county health officials after 2nd Arizona coronavirus case confirmed
Source: AZ Central Officials at HonorHealth, which operates five hospitals in Phoenix and Scottsdale, said Wednesday evening that they are working with county health officials “following the presumptive positive test for coronavirus.” Read More
Coronavirus Disease 2019
Valleywise Health has infection prevention protocols in place to protect patients, employees and visitors from respiratory viruses like influenza and the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-2019). There has been no reported community transmission of COVID-2019 in Arizona, and the vast majority of illnesses around the world are mild, with fever and cough. A much smaller percentage […]
Virus Exposes U.S. Unreadiness, Testing Trump’s Grip on Crisis
Source: Bloomberg News President Donald Trump insists his administration is ready for a coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., yet reports of new cases in several states over the weekend will test his effort to project control over the spreading infection. Read More
AZ’s former top health expert talks about coronavirus, recalls lessons from 2009
Source: AZ Family The former director of state health services is weighing in on the coronavirus. Will Humble served from 2009 to 2015. He’s been keeping a close eye on the coronavirus here and overseas. The virus reminds him of another virus he battled to contain during his six-year tenure.
Valleywise Health and CASS partner to provide shelter for newly discharged homeless patients
Valleywise Health (formerly MIHS) and Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) are partnering in a new pilot program to provide temporary shelter for homeless patients with chronic health issues recently released from the hospital. The project begins this month with eight semi-private beds designated at the CASS shelter in Phoenix for homeless patients discharged from Valleywise […]
Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Peoria | Opening 2021!
UPDATE: Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, the Valleywise Community Health Centers in Glendale and El Mirage will remain open until further notice to care for you and your family. The new, state-of-the-art Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Peoria is now scheduled to open in early 2021. Learn more here. Valleywise Health is pleased […]
Can Valley hospitals handle potential coronavirus cases?
Source: ABC15 With one case of the potentially deadly coronavirus already confirmed in Maricopa County, hospitals across the area are bracing for the possibility of more cases. Read More
New coronavirus is serious, but we should be at least as worried about the flu
Source: AZ Central When I walk through our hospital’s emergency department, I’m reminded of the global outbreak we really should be worried about – influenza. Read More
How Phoenix Valley Hospitals are Preparing for the Coronavirus
Source: FOX 10 With one case of coronavirus being confirmed in Tempe, hospitals throughout the Valley, like Valleywise Health Medical Center, are preparing for any more possible threats. Read More
Novel coronavirus now in Arizona. How should you protect your family?
Source: AZ Central A case of novel coronavirus was confirmed in Arizona on Sunday in the midst of a busy flu and respiratory disease season. Read More