By Megan Messerly/The Nevada Independent The hospitals across Nevada have grown quiet. Elective surgeries have been delayed. Patient volume is down. Expectant mothers who might have brought a troupe of family members and friends with them for delivery are now limited to a single visitor. Hospitalized kids, too, are generally limited to one parent. Most everyone else in … [Read more...] about Calm before the storm: Nevada hospital workers grapple with mask shortages, staying safe as coronavirus cases grow
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Fund Helps Breast Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
StatePoint Rising unemployment, mandatory stay-at-home orders, and an overburdened health care system are causing a perfect storm for breast cancer patients who have concerns or need care, according to the experts at Susan G. Komen. “People who have been impacted by breast cancer or who are concerned that they may have breast cancer need help getting the care they … [Read more...] about Fund Helps Breast Cancer Patients Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
StatePoint School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for children’s developmental growth. To create a routine for your kids that sticks, consider the following tips: • Just because there is no formal school day doesn’t mean kids should sleep in or stay up late at night. Keep the same … [Read more...] about How and Why to Keep Kids on a Schedule During School Closures
Sisolak summons Nevada National Guard, retired health care workers into COVID-19 response
By Michelle Rindels and Jackie Valley/The Nevada Independent CARSON CITY — As coronavirus cases continue their steep climb, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Wednesday that he’s activating the Nevada National Guard and expanding the state’s health care workforce by allowing certain groups, such as retired doctors or medical students, to help treat COVID-19 patients. Gov. Steve … [Read more...] about Sisolak summons Nevada National Guard, retired health care workers into COVID-19 response
Capacity Expanded in Fight Against COVID-19
About a Dozen Facilities Assessed So Far to House Patients; Community Provided Update by Local Leaders About a dozen sheltering and rehabilitation facilities including hotels, motels, convention spaces, surgical centers and warehouses have been assessed and/or secured by Clark County staff as potential locations that would cumulatively provide space for up to 1,000 beds to … [Read more...] about Capacity Expanded in Fight Against COVID-19