Managing stress & anxiety around COVID-19
If you are experiencing anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic, these resources may be able to help.
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Myth busting the COVID-19 vaccines
Over the last few months there’s been a lot of misinformation circulated about the COVID-19 vaccines. Health experts are urging as many people as possible get vaccinated to stop the spread, but with vaccines developed at unprecedented speed, people may have questions and concerns about getting the vaccine. Let’s set the record straight about some…
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What a top infectious disease doctor says about the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Bruce Farber virtually spoke to Mather Hospital employees last week about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch him answer questions from our staff and share what he knows about the vaccine.
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Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines from Philip Nizza, DO, infectious disease specialist at Mather Hospital.
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How to get the most out of your telehealth visit
COVID-19 has changed the way we do just about everything. The way we interact with friends and family, how we work, our trips to the grocery store, and how kids learn, just to name a few. It’s also changing how people get health care. Thankfully technology has allowed us to maintain and create meaningful connections…
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6 new ways we’ve made our hospital safer for you
Whether you’re a patient, visitor, physician or staff member, your health is always our number one priority. Whether you’re coming in for surgery or routine testing, we want you to rest assured that we’ve put every precaution in place to protect your health and make you feel safe and comfortable in our hospital.
How to donate blood during a pandemic
With the spread of COVID-19 across the country, our nation’s supply of blood has become severely depleted. Many blood drives were cancelled when schools and businesses closed and the opportunity to donate while remaining socially distant remains challenging.
COVID-19 antibody testing – what do we really know?
While we’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for most of this year, there are still a lot of questions when it comes to COVID-19 antibody testing. If you were recently ill but didn’t get tested for COVID-19, you may be wondering if you actually had the virus or not. Others who didn’t get sick or have…
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The “new normal” in safe surgical care
According to a poll conducted by the American College of Emergency Physicians, nearly one third of Americans have delayed health care during COVID-19. There can be many fears about coming into a hospital when you’ve been told to stay home and social distance. As restrictions gradually loosen and we embrace a new normal, some people…
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Silver linings – finding the positive during difficult times
With fear, worry, stress and uncertainty surrounding all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be hard to keep a positive attitude. Although our concern is justified, we must continue to hold on to hope and maintain an optimistic outlook. If you’re watching the news lately, you may be feeling that each day is…
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