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Susie's story: Pregnant with COVID-19
The last thing Susie Espinosa remembers before losing consciousness was the hospital hallway. The first thing she recalled when waking weeks later were the blue balloons welcoming her baby boy. Espinosa was pregnant when she contracted COVID-19. At first, she thought it was a cold. Symptoms were mild to start, but they progressed quickly. “I... Learn More about Susie's story: Pregnant with COVID-19
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you already had the virus?
As with other viruses, after your body contracts COVID-19, you build up a natural immunity, so should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you already had the virus? The short answer—yes. There are still many unknowns about the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, one of which is how long you are protected or have a... Learn More about Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you already had the virus?
The elevated role of an infection control preventionist during the pandemic
On a daily basis, Patti Esher is keeping a close eye on those around her, looking for signs of infection or sickness. The COVID-19 pandemic may have made this practice common place. However, Esher has been doing this for years. As a regional infection control preventionist for Encompass Health, she’s charged with not only preventing... Learn More about The elevated role of an infection control preventionist during the pandemic
Marking a year of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 11 marked one year since the World Health Organization’s official declaration of the COVID-19 crisis as a global pandemic. Despite the challenging experiences we’ve all endured over the last year, I am proud to say that Encompass Health employees nationwide stepped up to support our patients and the communities we serve. Our employees proved... Learn More about Marking a year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Darryl’s story: Awaiting a double lung transplant and battling COVID-19
When Darryl Williams arrived at Banner Health hospital on July 15, he thought he was getting a second chance at life. The 56-year-old veteran had been awaiting a double-lung transplant, and he was scheduled to have the procedure just in time. “I have pulmonary fibrosis,” he said. “When I was reading up on it, it... Learn More about Darryl’s story: Awaiting a double lung transplant and battling COVID-19
How COVID-19 could forever change healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in many ways. While we continue to hope that some of those changes will eventually go away, there are some—namely in the area of healthcare—that are likely to stick around well after the pandemic. However, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, some of those changes could... Learn More about How COVID-19 could forever change healthcare