Many of our community members are feeling overwhelmed and fearful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we have found that these feelings may be leading many people to not seek the health care that they need or they are greatly delaying going to the hospital for signs and symptoms of a stroke. We believe this is…
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While there are still many mysteries about COVID-19, we do know that some populations—including older adults and those with underlying medical conditions—are more susceptible to severe infection than others. Even under the best circumstances, transplant patients face the possibility of a host of complications, and the current pandemic certainly increases their risk. One reason for…
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As weeks of social distancing wear on, many are feeling the urge to get back to their normal routines. And for those who don’t feel sick, it might be tempting to relax that rules a bit. But public health experts say that’s the worst thing we can do right now, as it is now estimated…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has changed our way of life in more ways than one, including how we grocery shop. Over the past few weeks we have been told to social distance, stay at home, and work from home if possible, but that doesn’t change the fact that we have to eat. Whether you choose to…
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With schools closed for at least the next several weeks in an effort to continue to flatten the curve of coronavirus, many teens are struggling to adjust to a new (if temporary) normal away from the classes, social activities, and extra-curriculars that gave them a sense of structure and community. And while this situation will…
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