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Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on in South Africa as the country deals with Omicron
Boston Globe – December 6, 2021 This Boston Globe piece provides a snapshot of South Africa’s COVID situation…
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Omicron causes more reinfections, study finds; NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers: COVID-19 updates
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How scary is omicron? Scientists are racing to find answers.
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Experiencing an irregular heartbeat can be troubling, but it often is treatable. Read about a patient who underwent a procedure to restore her heart rhythm. With help from BIDMC Arrhythmia Services, she's back working in South Boston and spending time with family. bit.ly/3ojaL2U
Timeline photosIn response to the high capacity challenges hospitals and healthcare systems are facing nationwide, Beth Israel Lahey Health senior leadership share important, "Tips for choosing between primary care, urgent care, and the emergency room". As demand for care continues to rise at rapid rates, knowing how to choose the right care at the right place for your specific needs could make all the difference. Read the press release: bit.ly/32JUfR0
#ICYMI: One patient's journey with Long Covid and how BIDMC's Critical Illness and COVID-19 Survivorship Program – one of at least seven in post-COVID clinics in Massachusetts – is helping people suffering from the condition. Via WBUR 90.9 FM
What specialized clinics may do for long COVID, as many questions remain
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Post-COVID clinics are emerging to support patients with this still mysterious, debilitating disease and treat their symptoms. Patient advocates want more attention on the cause of and remedies for lo...A team of nurse-scientists at BIDMC share their experiences during the first COVID-19 surge. Read the full press release below ⤵️
On the frontlines: Lessons in critical care nursing from the COVID-19 pandemic | BIDMC of Boston
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BIDMC nurses share experiences from the first COVID-19 surge on expanding capacity and staffing to care for influx of critically-ill patients. Read more.Our physicians, nurses, and staff provide expert, compassionate care to every patient who walks through our doors—and they couldn’t do it without you. Support our lifesaving mission with a gift this #GivingTuesday: bit.ly/3D3GDfW.
This holiday season, we wish you and your family peace and joy.
Have a Happy Hanukkah! 🕎
As we enter the holiday season, the senior leadership team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center would like to share a special message:
"Whether you are in the office, at the bed side or working remotely, we know how hard you're working. We also want to thank those of you who will be working over the holiday, supporting our patients and their loved ones. Your dedication shows even in the toughest times. From both of us, Happy Thanksgiving and have a wonderful holiday season!"
-Pete Healy, President, BIDMC & Alexa Kimball, MD, MPH, President and CEO, HMF
New research out of the Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at BIDMC suggests that prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy may not be as beneficial as once thought for the average patient recovering from a heart attack.
We're partnering with JCC Greater Boston to host a virtual talk on the effects of Long-COVID, next Wednesday, November 17th, from 7:00-8:15pm. The discussion will explore the new and persistent symptoms that can sometimes arise after a COVID-19 infection. To learn more and to register, visit bit.ly/3DaMj8Z or email wellness@jccgb.org
Wellness Speaker Series | JCC Greater Boston
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As we continue to provide extraordinary care to our patients, we are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we have received from the community.
Please watch this message of thanks from Marsha Maurer, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services, Cynthia and Robert J. Lepofsky Chief Nursing Officer and Incident Commander for the COVID-19 response at BIDMC.