Hospital reinstates suspended Santa Monica nurses who demanded proper PPE to treat COVID-19 patients
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
First responders show appreciation for healthcare workers at Virtua Health Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Dozens of first responders came out Tuesday night to show their appreciation for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Einstein NICU nurse's request for masks leads to outpouring of support
A NICU nurse's request sparked hundreds of masks being donated to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Hospitals face unprecedented challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic
Area hospitals are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Respiratory therapist shares battle with COVID-19
A respiratory therapist is sharing her battle with COVID-19.
Reopening US could require thousands more public health workers
Without the extra help, officials insist, states cannot possibly be ready to resume normal everyday activities.
‘Very lucky’: Health care workers applaud seniors who beat COVID-19
Older individuals still have a high risk of developing serious COVID-19 health complications.
Nurses suspended for refusing COVID-19 care without N95 masks
Ten nurses have been suspended from their jobs at a hospital in California after refusing to care for COVID-19 patients without being provided protective N95 face masks.
First responders show support for healthcare workers at Lankenau Hospital
First responders showed their support for healthcare workers and staff at Lankenau Hospital during a shift change.
Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first national data on how the pandemic is hitting doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.
FBI discovers promised stockpile of 39 million masks was a scam
A major California labor union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile of 39 million masks for health care workers fighting the coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
Musicians dedicate song to healthcare workers on front lines of coronavirus pandemic
The song, titled "Saving Us," is written and performed by Ryan Knock, John Thomas and Kevin McCove.
Nurses end overnight shift with coronavirus patients to find tires slashed
Nurses at a New York hospital left their overnight shift to find their tires slashed.
TIMELAPSE: UK constructs temporary hospital to prepare for coronavirus patients
The video only lasts 30 seconds, but crews needed eight days to build the NHS Nightingale Bristol, a temporary hospital designed to supplement any hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies during pandemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Wednesday that the federal cupboard is officially bare at least through this month after it was able to fulfill just a sliver of states’ requests.
'RVs for MDs': Kind owners lend RVs to those most at-risk of bringing COVID-19 home
Medical professionals and first responders -- really anyone who's working on the front lines against the coronavirus -- need a place to self-isolate.
Sports training facility at Newtown Athletic Club transforms into field hospital
A sports training facility at the Newtown Athletic Club will be used as a field hospital for COVID-19 and non COVID-19 patients if needed.
Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted: HHS
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
Pa. to seize medical supplies for COVID-19 fight
PEMA will make the supplies available to areas of the state hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, Wolf’s order said.