Eisenhower Health talks flu, COVID and RSV effects on hospitals
Check out our report on the recent high volume of patients amid the “tripledemic”
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RivCo COVID hospitalizations climb over 200 as local hospitals see a high volume of patients amid ‘tripledemic’
Local hospitals are seeing a surge of patients during the ‘tripledemic’ of the flu, coronavirus, and RSV. On Tuesday, COVID-19 hospitalizations across Riverside County surpassed 200 patients for the first time since the start of August. As of Nov. 30, Riverside County has a total of 215 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, including 23 in the ICU.
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Be prepared for longer wait times as Urgent Cares, ERs see an influx in patients
At Executive Urgent Care in Indian Wells, a packed lobby led people to wait outside. “Really busy, really hectic a lot going on,” said Jennifer Melchor, a medical assistant at Executive Urgent Care. “It’s been super busy. It’s almost as busy as an emergency room would be or just the smaller setting kind of just
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Orange County declares health emergency due to viruses
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A health emergency has been declared in Southern California’s Orange County due to rapidly spreading virus infections. The county health officer issued the declaration Monday due to record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits, the OC Health Care Agency said in a press release. “Additionally, a Proclamation
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Seniors are recommended to get a revved-up flu vaccine this year
By LAURAN NEERGAARDAP Medical Writer Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall — and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. After flu hit historically low levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be poised for a comeback. The main clue: A nasty flu season just ended in
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New American Lung Association report highlights health benefits of transitioning to zero-emission trucks
A new report released today from the American Lung Association looks at the health benefits if all new medium and heavy-duty vehicles sold in California are zero-emission by the year 2040. The report focuses specifically on counties with major trucking corridors, including riverside. Will Barrett, co-author of the study, said switching to zero-emission vehicles could
Continue ReadingNumber of heat-related illness and deaths rises as Coachella Valley sees more frequent heat waves and hotter days
Under the blistering sun, on a 117 degree day, it can feel like your skin is burning as you toil without shade. It’s why farmworkers in the East Coachella Valley wear long sleeves, drenched in sweat they can never seem to replenish fast enough. “It start in the lips, don’t speak good,” said Vidal Mendoza Fonseca, a farmworker who
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Borrego Health files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, clinics will remain open
The Borrego Community Health Foundation (Borrego Health) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, officials announced Monday. Borrego’s legal filing is driven by the August 19th notification from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency – Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) that the state intends to reimpose its 100% payment suspension on all
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California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price
By ADAM BEAM SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A vial of insulin cost $25 in 1995, back when Chris Noble was 5 years old and just learning how to manage his Type 1 diabetes with the help of his parents and his doctors. Nearly three decades later, Noble says that same vial of insulin costs more
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New suicide & crises lifeline 988 is serving Riverside County
People experiencing mental health related distress can now dial 988 for assistance and resources. Veterans can also dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects callers to the existing suicide prevention lifeline, and is hoping to provide additional resources. We were able to speak
Continue Reading Eisenhower Health gets high ranking in magazine report
Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage was ranked as the second best hospital in the Inland Empire for 2022-23 and the 21st best in all of California by U.S. News & World Report, it was announced today. Eisenhower Health was the only hospital from the Coachella Valley to be recognized in the magazine’s ranking system.
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San Bernardino County reports first confirmed Monkeypox case
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed a positive case of Monkeypox. It’s the first case in the county. The patient was identified as a male resident in Fontana who recently traveled out of state. Statewide, more than 400 cases of Monkeypox have been reported over the last several weeks with the
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Rep. Ruiz: Palm Springs at ‘extremely high risk for monkeypox contraction’
Rep. Raul Ruiz is asking the state of California to allocate additional doses of monkeypox vaccines to the Coachella Valley, citing high-risk factors and claiming that “California’s vaccine distribution strategy continues to overlook the Palm Springs area.” “As a popular tourist destination, especially for LGBTQ+ Americans, the Palm Springs area is at extremely high risk
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Monkeypox: RivCo’s latest efforts to increase testing, vaccine availability
State, County and community health leaders came together to discuss their response toward the growing cases of Monkeypox. There’s one confirmed case, and five probable cases, in the Coachella Valley. “Essentially, it comes to the point of there’s much more need than there is vaccines,” said Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky, Riverside County’s Deputy Public Health Officer.
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Some local gay resorts close parts of facilities in response to Monkeypox
Some gay-specific resorts in the valley are taking action to prevent the spread of Monkeypox. DAP Health says it’s had successful meetings with the owners of the hotels CCBC and All World Resort. The organization says the hotels took immediate action by closing parts of their facilities and also providing space for Monkeypox vaccines as
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Eisenhower Health, Riverside County secure Monkeypox vaccine allotment from CA
UPDATE: 5:10 p.m. Riverside County will be receiving an additional 1,100+ Monkeypox vaccine doses from the California Department of Public Health, officials announced Thursday afternoon. Original Report: 11:50 a.m. Eisenhower patients determined to be at high risk for contracting Monkeypox should expect to hear from their healthcare providers today or tomorrow regarding the availability of
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