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February 04 , 2021

Nurses Take Over Radio

Source: AZ Family

Through live interviews and recorded PSA's, on Monday, more than 50 stations will share stories like Granger's as a way to encourage everyone to be safe in the COVID-19 pandemic. It will include healthcare workers from five hospital systems, including Banner Health, HonorHealth, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Children's Hospital, and Valleywise Health.

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December 16 , 2020

Arizona's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Source: AZ Family

As the country waits for the FDA to approve a Coronavirus vaccine, health departments are already gearing up for how and when those vaccines will be distributed.

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December 16 , 2020

Staff meal breaks in the COVID-19 era: How 5 systems are limiting infection risks

Source: Beckers Hospital Reviews

Meal breaks offer healthcare workers crucial time to eat and reenergize amid a hectic shift. But in the era of COVID-19, meal breaks may also pose an infection risk, as staff members must take their masks or respirators off to eat. Break room or cafeteria space may also be limited, making it difficult for employees to maintain appropriate social distancing.

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December 07 , 2020

Staff meal breaks in the COVID-19 era: How 5 systems are limiting infection risks

Source: Beckers Hospital Review

Meal breaks offer healthcare workers crucial time to eat and reenergize amid a hectic shift. But in the era of COVID-19, meal breaks may also pose an infection risk, as staff members must take their masks or respirators off to eat. Break room or cafeteria space may also be limited, making it difficult for employees to maintain appropriate social distancing.

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November 18 , 2020

Researchers in Phoenix to determine whether plasma treatment for COVID-19 really works

Source: AZFamily

Researchers in Phoenix want to learn more about convalescent plasma, and if it really works in treating COVID-19. The treatment involves taking plasma from a COVID-19 survivor and giving it to someone who is currently sick. As part of the study, emergency room patients with mild symptoms will be given convalescent plasma to help them get better at home and avoid hospitalization.

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November 13 , 2020

An inside look in a COVID-19 unit at a Valleywise hospital

Source: ABC 15

The sounds of beeping machines and the hustle of nurses donned in full PPE take center stage on a COVID unit at a Valley hospital.

ABC15 was granted a rare look inside a COVID unit at Valleywise Health Medical Center on Friday. Valleywise has three COVID units, with a current total of around 30 coronavirus patients, a number officials said is much higher than in recent weeks.

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April 15 , 2020

Refugees get COVID-19 Information

Source: PBS

A Phoenix public health company, Valleywise Health, has created videos in ten different languages to help the Refugee community understand the threat posed by COVID-19. Horizonte’s host, Jose Cardenas, talked with Dr. Michael Doe to find out more.

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