Category: Healthcare Happenings
Scientists Believe Bradykinin (Huh?) Is Causing Trouble In COVID-19 Patients
Shortness of breath. Loss of smell and taste. Sore throat. Fatigue. Muscle aches. Diarrhea. The list of COVID-19 symptoms goes on and on, with severity…
Steps Hospitals Can Take Now To Prepare For A Second Wave Of COVID Infections
For months, everything from haircuts to eating out to going to the gym was temporarily put on hold across the nation. In order to stop…
Achieving Herd Immunity Naturally Is Not How To Fight COVID-19
On April 7, 2020, about 95% of Americans were on lockdown. With 42 states under stay-at-home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants switched to take-out…
Rush University Medical Center’s Virtual Care Expansion [Webcast]
One result of the COVID-19 pandemic is the significant spike in virtual care, and it may be here to stay. Virtual care allows patients to…
And Now For Some Positive News: How Ordinary Chicagoans Are Making A Difference During COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, something beautiful is happening. People are inspired to be their best selves. They’re doing everything in their power…
It’s National Nurses Week — And We Celebrate Them Even More During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Keeping nurses safe is the #1 way to honor their work and let them know how much you value them. Ensuring that they always have…
Hear From The Experts: The 5 Best Podcasts To Listen To During The Coronavirus Pandemic
I’m going to steal a stat we used in a blog post about podcasts a couple of months ago: Ten years ago, 1 in 10…
Patients Vs. Consumers: Why The Word Doesn’t Matter — But The Argument Does
There’s nothing that gets my blood pressure going like calling the cable company. Chock-full of scripted apologies, sales pitches, and roundabout conversations, the customer service…
Crisis Management 101 In The Healthcare Space: Is Your Organization Prepared?
Clean, orderly, and efficient — these are just a few of the words that probably come to mind when you think of the healthcare setting….