Coronavirus

Asked whether one COVID-19 vaccine type is best, Eisenhower’s Chief Medical Officer, Alan Williamson, MD, said: “No, I really think all of them have shown tremendous effectiveness… the most important thing for people to really focus on is just get the vaccine as soon as you can and don’t worry…

Are you eager to get your COVID vaccination and wondering about appointment availability through Eisenhower Health? Do you want to know which vaccine manufacturer is being used? And what happens to “leftover vaccine?” In this audio podcast update, April Lopez, BSN, RN, Director of Quality Patient Safety at Eisenhower Health,…

“The situation is, of course, quite serious,” began Aubrey Serfling, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eisenhower Health in An Update for Our Community from Eisenhower Health, “we have seen an increase in patients in the hospital with COVID-19, reaching a new peak…” he continues, in an open letter…

Eisenhower Health is experiencing extraordinary COVID-related demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect health care professionals and patients. Eisenhower’s run rate on PPE is now five times the norm. Multiple challenges to maintaining a steady supply create problems. This is the story of two young women – sisters –…

Soaring COVID demand continues to stress medical staffing resources at Eisenhower Health. Creative solutions were needed… and fast. This is the story of how 21 active-duty U.S. Air Force medical personnel flew in to assist Eisenhower Health and the Coachella Valley community to manage this unprecedented demand. How did the…

Are we there yet? Well, apparently not: COVID-19 is still with us. Many of us have been postponing important preventative medical procedures—such as a Colonoscopy—waiting for this all to go away. Yet scheduling that Colonoscopy is important: colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer in the United…

STAY HOME. Rates of COVID-19 began to increase when restrictions eased in May, followed by Memorial Day celebrations. Let’s take that lesson and make better choices for our July 4th celebrations. While July 4th celebrations usually bring large groups together for barbeques, fireworks and celebrations, Eisenhower Health is asking the…

We’re all being asked to wear masks, wash our hands, practice physical distancing… what’s the science behind this, how important are these measures and how long will we need to do this? “We are really entering a new normal, but hopefully it’s a safe normal that protects all people regardless…

Alan Williamson, MD, Eisenhower Health’s Chief Medical Officer, believes that we may be seeing a flattening of the curve in Coachella Valley. In an interview with KESQ TV, Dr. Williamson quickly warns that we aren’t through this – pointing out that cases and deaths haven’t completely gone away. “We really…

Sheltering at home – but now you just have to go out? Using face coverings can increase your protection – IF they’re used properly. Watch this short video and learn how to make sure your face covering is providing the protection you need. In addition to maintaining social distancing and…

When the world is upside down and we’re doing all that we can to contain the COVID-19 virus, it turns out that the simple act of handwashing emerges as one of the leading ways that we can protect ourselves and our loved ones from exposure to coronavirus. Handwashing is so…

In this Health Insights video blog, Epidemiologist Patricia Cummings, PhD, MPH, Director, Department of Epidemiology Research and Evaluation, Eisenhower Health, shares sobering COVID-19 projections for Coachella Valley. There’s good news – we can change those projections – and she also tells us how. “Reducing morbidity and mortality in the highest…