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Online Learning Works Best When Building on Structure and Certainty
When Alyssa Cotter’s daughter began distance learning for kindergarten last August, it was a slow transition for her to adjust to school on a screen. “She didn’t know what she was missing out on,” said Cotter, a Rancho Cucamonga resident. “At the same time, it was really hard for her to focus and pay attention. … Read More
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Becomes Available at John Wayne Airport
Hoag’s Chief Hospital Operations Officer, Marcy Brown, said on Monday the service would be extended to weekends depending on the demand. “You don’t have to go through TSA or security checkpoint to get the rapid test. It’s available to anyone. Just park in the short-term parking lot, walk right in and get your rapid test,” … Read More
Vaccine Rollout Approved for People Age 65+
Dear Neighbors, I am writing to let you know about an important update to the county’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) has now approved vaccinations for people aged 65+, which is an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19. We are working quickly to establish dedicated locations to safely provide … Read More
Orange County Health Officials Still Concerned About Rising COVID-19 Cases As New Numbers Encourage Optimism
A record was set recently for daily deaths reported in Orange County, but some health care workers say they are now seeing some signs of improvements locally while acknowledging there are still tough days expected ahead. Orange County health officials on Sunday reported 1,448 new cases of coronavirus and 47 additional deaths. New coronavirus numbers … Read More
Take Five: Meet Dr. Philip Robinson, Medical Director of Infection Prevention at Hoag
As COVID cases continue to surge and more and more people we know are suffering from its effects, we welcomed news of vaccines being available to frontline workers, and possibly everyone else in the coming months. I caught up with Dr. Philip Robinson, medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology at Hoag, to learn … Read More
O.C. Healthcare Workers on the Frontline Adopt Battle Mindset as COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surge
Whenever ICU nurse Tiffany Hughes is having a tough day at work, surrounded by patients sicker and more immobilized by COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic so far, all she has to do is look at her forearm. There is a single tattoo — the tip of a spear pointing down to her … Read More
Behind the Scenes of a Hospital's COVID Response
“In the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, getting a flu shot has never been more important. Many people are staying indoors, wearing a mask, and washing their hands frequently. In this environment, patients ask me, “With all this social distancing, do I really need a flu shot this year?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes!” Even … Read More
'It Can Happen To Anyone': Man Recovering From COVID-19 At OC Hospital Hopes To Be Home For Christmas
A 46-year-old father said COVID-19 nearly killed him, but he’s now on the road to recovery and said he hopes to be home by Christmas. “I’ve been having breathing issues since the minute I came in here,” Jeffrey Sherman said Wednesday from his room at Hoag Hospital where he’s been isolated since Dec. 15. “And … Read More
Travel During the Surge
NBC4 interviewed Marcy Brown on the Hoag Fly Well Clinic at John Wayne Airport (JWA) and the rapid COVID-19 testing that will be available soon. To view the full video, please click here.
OC Healthcare Workers Receive COVID Vaccine
Healthcare workers at Providence’s St. Joseph Hospital in Orange were the first in the county to receive Pfizer’s vaccine last Wednesday. Nurses and physicians rolled up their sleeves and held out their arms to receive their first injection. In 21 days, they will receive a second injection, which will boost the effectiveness of the vaccine … Read More