New parents, hospitals attempting to navigate childbirth in the midst of a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a lot of prospective and new parents' plans into chaos as they struggle to find guidelines that will both keep new parents safe and allow them to experience childbirth together.
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a lot of prospective and new parents' plans into chaos as they struggle to find guidelines that will both keep new parents safe and allow them to experience childbirth together.
10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
Nonprofit gives almost 3,000 health care workers free PPE
Health care workers lined up outside New York’s Bellevue Hospital to receive the PPE on April 20.
Health care workers lined up outside New York’s Bellevue Hospital to receive the PPE on April 20.
Doctors warn young adults of stroke risk from coronavirus
Doctors say that a growing body of evidence shows that coronavirus may be causing strokes among young people who have been infected.
Doctors say that a growing body of evidence shows that coronavirus may be causing strokes among young people who have been infected.
NJ: Call doctor, get tested even if your symptoms are mild
As of Thursday, almost 60% of New Jerseyans who have died of coronavirus-related causes also had cardiovascular disease, about 42% had diabetes, and about 20% had chronic lung disease.
As of Thursday, almost 60% of New Jerseyans who have died of coronavirus-related causes also had cardiovascular disease, about 42% had diabetes, and about 20% had chronic lung disease.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Coping with death, grief, exhaustion in the fight against coronavirus
Since the coronavirus outbreak, the chaplain of Mount Sinai Hospital has seen his job become much more complicated. Rocky Walker has posted about his experiences offering comfort not only to the victims of coronavirus, but to the healthcare workers battling the deadly virus.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, the chaplain of Mount Sinai Hospital has seen his job become much more complicated. Rocky Walker has posted about his experiences offering comfort not only to the victims of coronavirus, but to the healthcare workers battling the deadly virus.
Connecticut town launches 'pandemic drones' to help fight coronavirus
A new pilot program launched in Westport, Connecticut will use drones and security cameras to see if people in public have high temperatures or not following social distancing rules due to the coronavirus outbreak. But there are concerns over privacy concerns the program could bring.
A new pilot program launched in Westport, Connecticut will use drones and security cameras to see if people in public have high temperatures or not following social distancing rules due to the coronavirus outbreak. But there are concerns over privacy concerns the program could bring.
Administration offers plan to cover COVID care for uninsured
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Robots are playing many roles in the coronavirus crisis – and offering lessons for future disasters
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Across the world, robots are helping disinfect hospitals, transport test samples and watch for violations of stay-at-home restrictions.
Heartbreaking photo shows dedication of front line medical workers
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
The photo was posted on Facebook and shows an ICU nurse holding up a sign that says, "Just going to hold his hand for a bit. I don't think he has long."
Yonkers ER staff saves lives and suffers in COVID-19 hot spot
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Tens of thousands of dollars raised to feed Westchester hospital workers
After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.
After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.
Bilingual coronavirus testing site opens in Washington Heights
SOMOS is a network of 2,400 physicians who care for almost 1 million patients in underserved communities across New York City.
SOMOS is a network of 2,400 physicians who care for almost 1 million patients in underserved communities across New York City.
Westchester company testing COVID-19 drug treatment
Scientists at Regeneron are working on drug treatments to fight COVID-19.
Scientists at Regeneron are working on drug treatments to fight COVID-19.
Elective surgeries can resume in parts of New York
The governor says elective treatments will be allowed in places where the COVID-19 outbreak is less severe.
The governor says elective treatments will be allowed in places where the COVID-19 outbreak is less severe.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in VA coronavirus study
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
NY nurses' union sues state, hospitals
The New York State Nurses Association filed separate lawsuits against the state's Health Department, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Westchester County Health Care Corp.
The New York State Nurses Association filed separate lawsuits against the state's Health Department, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Westchester County Health Care Corp.
Murphy: COVID-19 outbreak is stabilizing in New Jersey
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Social distancing is helping contain the virus, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.