Articles tagged as: health care workers
December 23, 2020
'A Day I'll Never Forget': One Doctor's Vaccine Experience
Medical professionals across the country are being vaccinated against COVID-19. For Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, a pulmonologist in Indianapolis, it was a day he'll never forget. He spoke with Side Effects Public Media's Carter Barrett, before getting the vaccine -- and just hours after the first dose.
Read MoreDecember 14, 2020
Central Indiana Hospitals Warn Of COVID Crisis
The Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety, with members from central Indiana hospital systems, called on residents to adhere to safety measures, including masks and limiting social gatherings.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Indiana Doctors Urge Anti-Coronavirus Pledge As Deaths Surge
The Hoosier COVID Crisis petition calls for people to avoid gatherings, wear face masks, get the vaccine when its available and advocate for government financial support for those suffering the pandemics economic effects.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2020
Indiana Reinstating Surgery Limits Amid COVID-19 Surge
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said the surgery restrictions will allow hospitals to shift health care workers to help care for patients with COVID-19.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020
Indiana COVID-19 Hospitalizations Push To Another New High
Hospital officials across the state are worried about not having enough health care workers to care for the quickly growing number of severely ill patients.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2020
Health Care Workers Overwhelmed, Emotional Toll Of COVID-19 'Long-Lasting'
Indiana health care workers say they're no longer the front line of attack in the fight against COVID-19 they're the last line of defense as spread of the virus worsens.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020
Indiana Hospital Association Calls On Hoosiers to Help Curb Surging Rates
The Indiana Hospital Association says health care workers face a lot of uncertainties as case numbers continue to surge.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020
Indiana Seeks Retired Health Care Workers For COVID-19 Help
State officials are renewing their call for retired health care workers to help relieve staff in Indiana's hospitals and long-term care facilities as the number of hospitalizations and new infections across the state continue to spike at record highs.
Read MoreApril 1, 2020
Healthcare Workers Feeling Stress Of Coronavirus Threat
Health care workers are under immense pressure these days. They have to deal with shortages of protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They're pulling long shifts. And they risk being infected with the coronavirus.
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