“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 to the Coachella Valley community on the extreme measures underway as Eisenhower Health meets unprecedented demand for COVID-19 medical care. We encourage you to click on the link to read this important communication.

In an interview with KQED-TV, Alan Williamson, MD, and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Eisenhower Health shares the situation and efforts underway to meet the demand, “very serious… putting a tremendous strain already on the health system. We’re converting another major wing of the hospital into isolation rooms for COVID patients.” More on Dr. Williamson’s update can be learned by viewing this video interview with KQED News Channel 3:

In this KQED interview, Dr. Williamson and Riverside county health officials provide updates on the following critical areas underway to meet the surging demand for COVID care:

• Current situation
• Hospital resources
• Care rationing status
• Oxygen supply situation
• Hospital wing conversion for COVID

In addition to an extraordinary effort to care for COVID-19 patients, Eisenhower Health has an unprecedented communication initiative underway to provide the Coachella Valley community with up-to-date COVID information. These updates address several needs in the community: information to help people protect themselves, resources available, and current situation updates. Below are vital links to that information to help keep you informed:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need to Know – Eisenhower Health website

COVID-19 Videos – Eisenhower Health YouTube Channel

Blog Posts about COVID-19 – Eisenhower Health’s Health Insight Blog (videos/audio/articles)

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – watch this informative video, read the update to the community and share this information with your friends and family, too.

ADDITIONAL TIMELY INFORMATION:

Eisenhower Health maintains updated and expanded information on the coronavirus pandemic at Coronavirus (COVID-19) What You Need to Know. Here you’ll also find the procedures you should take if you suspect that you may have COVID-19 and the guidelines and protocols Eisenhower Health has in place to manage the pandemic. Also included on this web page is a link to Riverside County Department of Public Health information which includes news, videos, patient count, toolkits, maps, facts/myths and more. If you suspect that you have the coronavirus call the Eisenhower Health Hotline at 760-837-8988 before coming to any Eisenhower facilities for guidance on how to proceed.

Check the Related section below to find previous Health Insight blog posts where our nurses demonstrate the best techniques for handwashing and face covering protection from COVID-19.

It’s important to bear in mind that large numbers of people are not showing symptoms and are passing the virus along before they even know they have it. This, and other reasons, argue for maintaining precautions until the data show COVID-19 is under control so we can protect ourselves, our families and our most vulnerable populations that can’t launch good immune responses. We all have a role in this!

GREAT NEWS!!!

U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire.

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Accreditations & Recognition